It takes two! Prince Charles and Camilla hop on a tandem and get a warm welcome from schoolchildren as they kick off a four-day visit to Northern Ireland in Cookstown
- Duke and Duchess of Cornwall arrived for four-day trip to Northern Ireland
- Princes Charles and Camilla were greeted by school children in County Tyrone
- Couple are first members of the Royal Family to visit small town of Cookstown
- Royal visitors met with local businesses and members of the community
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were greeted by well-wishers in County Tyrone as they arrived for the start of their four-day visit to Northern Ireland.
Charles and Camilla became the first members of the royal family to visit Cookstown, which boasts one of the longest high streets in all of Ireland, this afternoon.
A section of the main street was cordoned off to traffic and lined with schoolchildren waving Union flags.
The couple later visited a charity cafe offering employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities where they were treated to a dance performance and ride on a tandem bike.
The royal couple appeared in high spirits as they went on a walkabout to meet well-wishers, as well as being introduced to local businesses people and community members.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were greeted by well-wishers in County Tyrone as they arrived for the start of their four-day visit to Northern Ireland
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall met staff, volunteers and trainees of a charity cafe in Northern Ireland and were seen having a ride on a tandem bicycle
The Prince of Wales was greeted by schoolchildren in County Tyrone as he arrived for the start of their four-day visit to Northern Ireland
Charles and Camilla became the first members of the royal family to visit Cookstown, which boasts one of the longest high streets in all of Ireland, this afternoon
The royal couple appeared in high spirits as they went on a walkabout to meet well-wishers and school children
The Duchess of Cornwall was pictured holding a young royal fan during her visit to Cookstown, Northern Ireland today
Charles, 73, appeared in high spirits as he chatted and shook hands with schoolchildren, while Camilla, 74, was seen waving at well-wishers as she made her way down the street.
The Duke and Duchess of cornwall visited Superstars Cafe, a centre that helps train and provide employment for 20 young people with learning difficulties.
The Duke and Duchess met staff, volunteers and trainees before unveiling a plaque marking the date.
The couple are at the start of a four-day visit to the island of Ireland, with the final two days to be spent in the Republic – which was last visited by the Duke and Duchess in in 2019.
Camilla donned a green ensemble as she started the couple’s four-day visit to Northern Ireland today
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited Superstars Cafe, a centre that helps train and provide employment for 20 young people with learning difficulties
Charles, 73, appeared in high spirits as he chatted with Camilla on their visit to Cookstown this afternoon
The Duke and Duchess met staff, volunteers and trainees of the charity cafe during their visit to Northern Ireland today
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are seen outside the Superstars cafe, in Cookstown where they were treated to a dance performance
The couple later visited a charity cafe offering employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities where they were treated to a dance performance
Their visit will see the Duke and Duchess carry out a series of engagements throughout the trip, both separately and together.
They are also due to travel to all the nations in the United Kingdom during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year.
The Duke and Duchess last visited Northern Ireland in May last year, where they spent two days making appearances in and around Belfast.
The Queen was due to visit in October however was forced to cancel last minute on medical grounds.
Camilla was the picture of elegance in a green coat paired with a poppy print pink and burgundy blouse during the visit this afternoon
The Duchess of Cornwall appeared in high spirits as she waved to onlookers during her visit to Northern Ireland today
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall watch a dance performance outside the Superstars cafe, in Cookstown in County Tyrone
The Prince of Wales during a visit to Cookstown, County Tyrone, where he met local businesses and members of the community
Prince Charles was deep in conversation as he met local businesses and members of the community during his visit to Northern Ireland with the Duchess of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales was greeted by local schoolchildren during his walkabout in Cookstown today
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said in a statement: ‘The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days.
‘Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements today and tomorrow.
‘The Queen sends her warmest good wishes to the people of Northern Ireland, and looks forward to visiting in the future.’
A section of the main street was cordoned off to traffic and lined with hundreds of schoolchildren waving Union flags
Charles, 73, appeared in high spirits as he chatted and shook hands with schoolchildren, while Camilla, 74, was seen waving at well-wishers as she made her way down the street
The Prince of Wales was in high spirits as he chatted with royal fans during his first ever visit to Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Schoolchildren await the arrival of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Northern Ireland today
Charles and Camilla became the first members of the royal family to visit Cookstown during their outing today
The Prince of Wales is greeted by locals during a walkabout in Cookstown, Northern Ireland during his four-day visit today
The Prince of Wales is greeted by locals during a walkabout in Cookstown, Northern Ireland during his four-day visit today
A royal source said at the time there was ‘no cause for caution’ about the Queen’s health – and her decision was understood not to be related to coronavirus. Her condition was not revealed.
The Queen is double-vaccinated, having been given her first jab by a household doctor at Windsor Castle on January 9 last year and her second at the end of March ahead of what was her first public appearance in five months.
Buckingham Palace would not comment on whether the head of state had received her booster Covid-19 jab, but given her age it is likely she has already had it.
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