Duke and Duchess of Sussex to make first official trip to Ireland
LONDON: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will make their first official trip abroad to Ireland next month.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that the royal couple will travel to Dublin for two days starting on July 10.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Dublin, Ireland on 10th & 11th July 🇮🇪 The visit is at the request of Her Majesty’s Government. pic.twitter.com/sb8I3iJAOI
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 19, 2018
The palace said Harry and his wife, now formally known as the Duchess of Sussex, are looking forward to learning more about Ireland's history and meeting people shaping its future.
The couple married in May, and has carried out several royal engagements since then.
They plan to join Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Ascot horse races Tuesday afternoon to present a trophy.
The royal couple has also announced plans to make an official trip to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in October.