Queen’s Irish visit was a ‘major turning point’ in her life says Prince William

"A room with locked doors"? Interesting Freudian metaphor. Still, as a one time member of the official 'Oglaigh na h'Eireann,' I do actually welcome EIIR's visit to the greater part of Ireland. And Her visit to the Garden of Rememberance was a particularly humbling experinece. I never would have thought that a British Monarch could do humility. So, go raibh maith agat, Banrion Eilish a do. A reunited Ireland will bring Ireland as a whole closer to the United Kingdom of Great Britain, to facilitate Ulster's 1m Britonians

@Portia777, can you explain about Cashel. I wasn't sure what the trip to Cashel was about. It did seem political. I know it was the seat of the Munster kings and it is a strikingly beautiful site.

And it went very well and we irish were glad to receive her and move on from the past.

Mary McAleese said it best . . can't change the past But we can choose the future and that was best said by John Lennon . . 'I say Peace'

Here's a toast to the Queen-Here's to the Queen-f... the Queen!

The Queen is doing her best to ameliorate the dastardly deeds of her predecessors. Maith a bhean sí! I think Ireland needs to stay focused on the here and now, and not be obsessed with the past. It's the best way to progress on into the future. Staying fixated on the past will rob Ireland of its present and future.

God Bless the Queen !!Long Live the Queen !!

Long Live the Queen !! --- and God Bless her !!

The Queen obeying an order from the Pope, as Portia suggest, is hogwash. The Pope can't get his own flock of Roman Catholics to listen to him, not his fault, more so the stubbornness of the sheep. Queen Elizabeth II is the leader of the Church of England, which is not affiliated with Rome. While she may admire the Pope and he her, neither is going to obey the other's commands.

Nothing the Queen can say or do will change the past or will be enough to satisfy those who are filled with anger, hatred, and bitterness over past (English) grievous acts in Irish history. Hating and despising the Queen won't help those who died long ago, either. I'm with jjkleprechaun.

Sirpeter, I suppose you might say that she was fed, and swallowed, the cover-up, and wasn't aware of the truth. I think of most of the royals as automatons anyway. I don't know how much they actually think about politics. Just accept what is. They have zero influence thanks to our dear friend Cromwell.

Maybe, just maybe the visit might hasten the unification of the Emerald Isle. Orange, White, Green -- make reality from the dream! Blessed are the peacemakers.

'...not allowed to go into a certain room'... Not her house!

Well I think William made a good analogy.I'm glad granny got a chance to visit and it went well.It's just hard to feel affection for a woman who decorated those murdering soldiers who killed unarmed kids after Bloody Sunday.But I guess I must try.

Portia, please say you were joking. Gave me a good laugh anyway.