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The Duchess of Edinburgh Visited Northern Ireland

The Duchess of Edinburgh Visited Northern Ireland

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Northern Ireland, where she opened the new National Autistic Society centre, met community groups at Randalstown Library and visited Walkways Community Centre.

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Northern Ireland on March 3, with a packed programme of engagements.

As Patron of the National Autistic Society, the Duchess opened the organisation's new centre in Northern Ireland. During the opening, she met families who shared how the support this new facility will provide.

The Duchess of Edinburgh at the opening of the new National Autistic Society centre The Duchess of Edinburgh during her visit to the new National Autistic Society centre in Northern Ireland. Photo: The Royal Family The Duchess of Edinburgh in conversation at the centre The Duchess in conversation during her visit to the National Autistic Society. Photo: The Royal Family The Duchess of Edinburgh at the official opening The Duchess at the official opening of the new centre. Photo: The Royal Family

The Duchess also visited Randalstown Library, where she met community groups and participants from a Women in Leadership Programme.

The day concluded with a visit to Walkways Community Centre, where the Duchess learnt about local initiatives to encourage wellbeing and connection. As Patron of Guide Dogs, she also met volunteers from Guide Dogs Northern Ireland, who are celebrating 40 years in Northern Ireland.

The Duchess of Edinburgh with a guide dog puppy The Duchess met volunteers from Guide Dogs Northern Ireland. Photo: The Royal Family

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