President Connolly meets King Charles in Scotland
President Catherine Connolly met with King Charles during an official visit to Scotland to discuss philanthropic and diplomatic interests. The meeting included a dinner at Dumfries House and discussions on future state visits.
Why it matters
The visit strengthens diplomatic ties between Ireland and the UK while highlighting the King's ongoing charitable work.
President Catherine Connolly has met King Charles as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.
President Connolly was a special guest at a dinner hosted by the King at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire last night.
A spokesperson for the President said a number of other guests were in attendance at the dinner.
Dumfries House, which is situated on an extensive parkland estate, an hour south of Glasgow, is the headquarters of the King's Foundation, a charitable organisation established by King Charles to manage his various philanthropic interests.
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