KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William’s Irish Tour has been disrupted by a “helicopter problem”.
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The problem encountered by Kate and Prince William, the royal expert. added shortly after, was fog.
While it pushed back the start of their day packed with engagement, this unexpected delay should not change the schedule of the tail end of the royal tour to Ireland, the expert added.
He tweeted: “The Cambridges”. are on their way.
“They were delayed by fog but it sounds like their program should continue as planned but just slightly late. ”
Kate and Prince William’s trip to Galway has been delayed (Image: PA)
Kate and Prince William played table tennis during an engagement in Ireland ((Image: PA) Kate and Prince William were due to arrive in Galway at approximately 20. (am to see a cultural showcase of acts taking part in this year Galway European Capital of Culture events .
The Cambridges eventually arrived at Galway city center more than one hour later, greeted by dozens of cheering royal fans .
There, Prince William showed off his ability to, literally, juggle.
Later this morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to visit a traditional Irish pub, where they will meet local Galwegians who volunteer to promote the city and its people.
Kate and William have had their chance to taste a pint of Guinness beer, the traditional dark Irish dry stout , on their first night in Dublin.
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Kate and Prince William met royal fans while enjoying a walk by the Howth coast (Image: PA)
Kate and Prince William were greeted by dozens of royal fans waiting for them in Galway city center (Image: PA)
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On Tuesday evening, Kate and William were the guests of the British ambassador to Ireland, who hosted a reception at the Guinness Storehouse.
However, Prince William revealed he didn’t have the chance to drink a whole pint of Guinness.
The Duke and Duchess were enjoying a walk by the beautiful Howth coast when they met a group of royal fans, who asked whether they had enjoyed the local beer.
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Kate and Prince William were showed the first edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses (Image: PA)
Kate and Prince William tried Guinness on their first night in Ireland (Image PA:
“Every time [I’m about to] have a third it gets taken away from me !
“I’ll finish a pint by the time I leave.”
While Kate and William had the chance to joke with their hosts and royal fans, the Cambridges have carried out engagements of great significance on their three-day tour.
Kate joined the Royal Family in (Image: EXPRESS)
On Tuesday, they visited the Garden of Remembrance, paying their respect to the Irishmen who make Ireland an independent country. Yesterday, Prince William delivered a powerful speech during a visit to the Museum of Literature where he spoke about the relationship between Ireland and the UK and
The Duke said: “Legal treaties are vital in underpinning the relationships between states.
“But relationships between people are equally, if not more essential, especially between the people of our two countries, whose lives, histories and futures are so deeply intertwined.
(Prince William spoke about the relationship between Ireland and the UK yesterday evening (Image: PA)
“I am confident that friendship, understanding and a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous future will ensure that the unique and precious bond between our people is no t broken. “My family is determined to continue playing our part in protecting, preserving and strengthening that bond . ”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to return to England later tonight.
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