OK, it’s safe to say we got pretty excited.
We’re pretty much up to date with everything Harry and Meghan, so you can understand our absolute surprise that they touched down in Belfast today.
The pair arrived in Northern Ireland earlier today, making it their first joint visit overseas.
Sky News reports that the trip was not announced due to security reasons – and this is common with any royal trip to Ireland.
But what exactly did Harry and Meghan get up to today? Where did they go? And what did they see?
Touchdown
After the soon-to-be married couple arrived in Belfast, they made their way to the Eikon Centre. There, they celebrated the two year anniversary of ‘Amazing the Space’, a youth-led peace-building initiative.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle’s first stop is the Eikon Centre, where an event is being held to mark the 2nd year of ‘Amazing the Space’, a youth-led peace-building initiative. pic.twitter.com/mXvfzar0B9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Funded by the Northern Ireland Executive Office and organised by @cooperationirl, ‘Amazing the Space’ was launched by Prince Harry in September 2017 to encourage young people to become ambassadors for peace within their communities. pic.twitter.com/yc7KBdqARi
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Kids’ performances
Their next stop was to local primary schools in the area. While they were visiting them, the students put on performances for Harry and Meghan, and we have to say, we’re very jealous.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle watch performances by local schools to celebrate how the Arts can unite different communities. #AmazingtheSpace. pic.twitter.com/cmUxJFc37P
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Schools
After the children and teenagers performed for the royal couple, they spoke about reconciliation works that are currently ongoing in Northern Ireland.
After watching some performances, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle heard from the young people themselves about the reconciliation work going on across Northern Ireland. pic.twitter.com/f9JHWU2d0j
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
GIN
Harry and Meghan’s next stop was to the Crown Liquor Saloon, which is in one of Belfast’s oldest buildings. it is also home to prize gin.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle then visit one of Belfast’s oldest buildings, The Crown Liquor Saloon and learn about its history from @NationalTrust staff. pic.twitter.com/iT94q2xTTa
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Meeting their fans
After their visit to the Crown Liquor Saloon, they made their way to the streets, meeting and talking to their various fans.
In the afternoon, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle meet members of the public gathered on Great Victoria Street. pic.twitter.com/xxbP9M6dea
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Ms. Markle receives a posy from a member of the public on Great Victoria Street in Belfast. pic.twitter.com/n6Hv67TG7C
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Prince Harry meets crowds waiting outside The Crown in Belfast. pic.twitter.com/qdmdVW2kIt
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
All about science
The next part of the tour saw the royal couple visit the Belfast campus of Northern Ireland’s next generation science park, Catalyst Inc. It’s home to some of the youngest scientists in NI.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle then visited the Belfast campus of Northern Ireland’s next generation science park, @CatalystIncHQ, to meet some of Northern Ireland’s brightest young entrepreneurs and innovators. pic.twitter.com/OUgBw4FUDE
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle speak to some of the entrepreneurs being supported by the not-for-profit @CatalystIncHQ, and are shown their products and inventions. pic.twitter.com/1n1NYsjrQl
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Titanic Museum
The couple also took in all there was to see at Titanic Belfast, which is one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle walked through @TitanicBelfast’s interactive galleries which tell Titanic’s story – from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch to her maiden voyage. pic.twitter.com/RJ0FZEG5GR
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
