The last monarch to visit the Republic of Ireland, nearly 100 years ago, received a warm welcome, so warm in fact it was even suggested that King George V may have even solved the crisis over Home Rule.
King George V, who was accompanied on his trip by Queen Mary, always said he wanted to return to Ireland but never did and neither did any King or Queen after him.
Hundreds of people gathered to welcome to the king and reports have him tell friends that the welcoming was “as warm-hearted and enthusiastic as any that he has ever received”.
During a visit to Phoenix Park for the races, one newspaper said, “the thousands of spectators cheered them to the echo…when they appeared on the balcony the multitude cheered the more. It was altogether a great and stirring reception."
While in Ireland, the Queen was presented with a court train of Irish lace from the ladies of Belfast.
As he left Dublin Castle King George thanks the Irish people for their warm hospitality.
He said that Irish people's “spontaneous and hearty loyalty that has greatly touched our hearts” and looked forward to “coming amongst our Irish people again, and at no distant date."
It is believed that the Queen of England will make a visit to the Irish Republic before the end of next year.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Towngate | Nov 11, 2010, 09:38 PM EST
@downinthebasement. yes,nother glaring flaw in this poor quality piece.When he came, the country belonged to him. It was much later on when the Natives got restless! - thats why AK should illucidate the Home Rule statement. Don't hold our breath.
murphy66 | Nov 11, 2010, 07:31 PM EST
The Irish are such lickspittlers.
downinthebasement | Nov 11, 2010, 07:02 PM EST
When his Majesty the King visited Ireland...wasn't Ireland part of the British Empire?
Towngate | Nov 11, 2010, 03:59 PM EST
AK:It is an appropriate time to reming us of the last Royal Visit to Ireland, but you don't say how he 'may have even solved Home Rule Crisis'.Please expand on that. ... Further sketchy accounts: crowds of 'Hundreds' 'Thousands' 'the Multitude'. The Queen got a bit of lace and the king said 'thanks - I'll come again.' Surely there must be a bit more flesh on this.