#ni22

I is for Ireland (both parts) -> first of all, do you know how hard it is to find a map outline of Northern Ireland by itself? It's really hard. Secondly, royals in Ireland is endlessly fascinating to me because there is still a genuine risk to them there but also they are literally the royal family of Northern Ireland. I'm going to have to confess to not loving Catherine's Irish fashion but I will also defend that vintage pink dress with my life so perhaps my taste is wrong

NORTHERN IRELAND | For their first visit to Northern Ireland since becoming heirs, Baron and Lady Carrickfergus took the time to meet with many members of the public, including as many children and babies that Catherine could get her hands on

COCKTAILS | The Princess of Wales accepted the challenge of a cocktail-making race during a visit to Trademarket in Belfast, although she was beaten by William, who had started early!

CARRICK CONNECT | Lady Carrickfergus visited Carrick Connect, a mentoring service for young people aged 11 to 25, which runs bespoke projects focusing on young people's needs

William and Catherine made their first visit to Northern Ireland as the Prince and Princess of Wales, visiting a number of local community projects | October 6 2022

October 1st - Buckingham Palace released an official photo of King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales taken during the Reception for Heads of State and Official Overseas Guests at Buckingham Palace in September October 5th - The Princess of Wales visited Royal Surrey County Hospital October 6th - The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Northern Ireland. First, they visited Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm, before visiting Trademarket. Finally, Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus visited Carrick Connect October 7th - The Princess of Wales sent a video message to the England Rugby Team on the occasion of the Rugby World Cup October 10th - The Prince and Princess of Wales took over BBC Radio’s Newsbeat show to discuss mental health as part of World Mental Health Day October 11th - The Princess of Wales, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, received Amanda Berry at Windsor Castle. She later held an Early Years Meeting, in the same role October 12th - The Prince and Princess of Wales attended a reception to mark the 10th anniversary of Coach Core October 25th - The Princess of Wales held a telephone meeting with Captain Harpreet Chandi in advance of her solo expedition across Antarctica. It was also announced the Princess had become Patron of Captain Chandi's expedition October 30th - The Princess of Wales appeared in a video to promote Addiction Awareness Week

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the mental health charity PIPS, where they spoke to staff and counsellors about the life-saving work that they provide. They also learnt how the organisation has worked to remove all possible barriers to support those experiencing suicidal thoughts | October 6 2022

PIPS | Lady Carrickfergus visited PIPS to learn more about their essential services and enjoyed a conversation surrounding mental health and how PIPS supports those in need