Irish newspapers praise Prince William and Kate Middleton for visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were sent to Ireland as ‘agents of soft diplomacy to copper fasten positive Anglo-Irish relations’, it was claimed today. Irish Independent executive editor Caitlin McBride said Prince William and Kate arrived in the country with the ‘uncertain aftermath of Brexit looming in the air’. She also wrote how Kate and … Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive for evening engagement at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to toast the end of their first day in Ireland. Prince William and Kate Middleton are attending an evening engagement at the Gravity Bar – a glass room at the top of the building which offers panoramic views of the city.   The … Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton touch down in Dublin

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today arrived in Dublin for the start of a three-day visit to Ireland – their first to the Emerald Isle. The couple flew to Dublin Airport on a commercial Aer Lingus flight with dozens of residents returning home, business travellers and tourists. In brilliant winter sunshine they walked down … Read more

Boris Johnson declares he will ‘almost certainly’ be taking paternity leave

Boris Johnson declares he will ‘almost certainly’ be taking paternity leave when partner Carrie Symonds has their first child this summer – despite his hectic work schedule with G7 and EU summits Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announced at weekend they are having baby New arrival is expected in the ‘early summer’ – probably late … Read more

Twitter mocks Home Office’s new blue British passport, saying woman featured ‘can’t be 47’ 

Home Office video showing a ‘sample’ new blue British passport is mocked for featuring a youthful-looking woman – whose age is listed as 47 Home Office posted a video showing off the new Blue passports on Twitter The blue passports will be sent out at the end of March after 30-year hiatus  Sample document showed … Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to begin Ireland tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will arrive in Ireland today for a historic three-day trip, with the couple enjoying a personal lesson on how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness as part of a post-Brexit charm offensive. William and Kate will celebrate the UK’s ties with one of its closest EU neighbours, learning … Read more

No10 accused of blocking UK access to European pandemic early warning system over Brexit trade fears

Coronavirus row breaks out between No10 and health officials as ‘UK medics are blocked from accessing an EU pandemic warning system over fears it could harm Britain in post-Brexit trade talks’ Health officials wanted to stay in the EU Early Warning and Response System But Downing Street accused of vetoing access to the online hub … Read more

French minister Amelie de Montchalin warns Britain fishing row could collapse post-Brexit trade deal

‘We know how to make it a very nasty battle’: French minister warns Britain that a post-Brexit trade deal could collapse if there is no agreement to allow EU fishermen work in UK waters Amelie de Montchalin gave her first English language interview today# Said agreement between London and Brussels hinged on four factors A … Read more