THE Irish President has met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
Their meeting took place on the first day of President Connolly’s first official visit to Britain.
President Connolly will spend three days in England, with a series of engagements taking place across London and Leeds.
The President met King Charles this afternoon (Pic: Maxwell’s Photography)Earlier this morning the President, who took over the role from former Irish Preisdent Michael D Higgins last November, attended the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.
There she and her husband Brian were treated to Irish dance and musical performances before taking time to meet with members of one of the cultural centre’s Irish language classes.
Ms Connolly also made an address at the event, where she reflected on the experience of Irish emigration to Britain.
She said there was “hardly a sector” of British life that had not been influenced by the Irish.
“The Irish contribution to British society is as diverse as can be imagined,” she added.
“From the arts and culture, to healthcare, education, construction and infrastructure, as well as professional, scientific and technical services.”
Later today the President will attend an event hosted in her honour at the Irish Embassy in London.