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Harry and Meghan Visit Northern Ireland

By Mary Gallagher, Editorial Assistant
June / July 2018

May 9, 2018 by 1 Comment

Prince Harry and his fiancée, Suits star Meghan Markle, made their first joint trip to Northern Ireland in March. The visit was a single day’s excursion, part of a full tour of the U.K. meant to introduce the incoming member of the royal family. Stopping first in Lisburn, the pair attended a presentation by students swearing to work for peace in Northern Ireland. … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan Visit Northern Ireland

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