Prince Edward in NI

THE EARL OF WESSEX, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, has arrived in Northern Ireland on the occasion of a visit to the regiment.

His Royal Highness was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Belfast, Mrs Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle CBE.

Prince Edward travelled to Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim, where he was received by the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell.