The Earl and Countess of Wessex are in Northern Ireland for a series of engagements. They can both be assured of a very warm welcome! Follow @NIOgov for regular updates #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/yt1rehtgaV
— Northern Ireland Office (@NIOgov) September 23, 2021
At @CraigmoreTrees in Co Armagh, The Earl and Countess toured the supplier for the @NIOgov Centenary Trees for Schools scheme, meeting management & staff. Their Royal Highnesses heard from local schoolchildren who have selected a tree to mark the NI Centenary #NIBeyond100🌳 pic.twitter.com/Jm8cA3XMLe
— Northern Ireland Office (@NIOgov) September 23, 2021
Their Royal Highnesses met medical professionals involved in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, which South Lake hosted as a regional centre. They also learned more about a local social enterprise in the facility which employs staff with learning difficulties. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/rOyYRsyF4x
— Northern Ireland Office (@NIOgov) September 23, 2021
At Gilford’s @ElmfieldEstate the Earl and Countess met local producers, artisans and customers at its monthly wholefood and wellbeing market. Their Royal Highnesses learned more about taster wellbeing experiences, offered to members of the public to support wellness #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/MCx7NpoYHR
— Northern Ireland Office (@NIOgov) September 23, 2021
During their visit, The Earl and Countess also had the opportunity to view the design and watch the museum’s handloom weaver weaving a damask linen napkin commissioned to mark the granting of Royal status to nearby Hillsborough Village #RoyalVisitNI 2/2 pic.twitter.com/KlSlN41Zry
— Northern Ireland Office (@NIOgov) September 23, 2021