Princess Anne Visits Dublin, Meets President Higgins, Attends 150th Dublin Horse Show

Princess Anne visited Dublin for a diplomatic and equestrian engagement, beginning with a courtesy call at Áras an Uachtaráin where she met Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina. During the visit, she wore a green ensemble accessorized with a horse-shaped brooch, symbolically tying her appearance to her attendance at the 150th Dublin Horse Show. The meeting highlighted the longstanding respectful relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland, with President Higgins noting this may be his final engagement with the British royal family before leaving office. Following the presidential visit, Princess Anne attended the official opening day of the Dublin Horse Show, where she interacted with equine welfare organizations and presented awards, underscoring her lifelong dedication to equestrianism and charitable causes. This visit also reflected the growing closeness between the two nations, with the Princess Royal's presence reinforcing Anglo-Irish cultural and sporting ties. Her itinerary included viewing a historical exhibition of the horse show and meeting with representatives from Irish equine charities, emphasizing both tradition and contemporary collaboration.