The Princess Royal Honours Fallen Airmen in Northern Ireland
Photo: The Royal Household
Princess Anne visited County Fermanagh to mark the 85th anniversary of the Air Training Corps, paying tribute at the graves of airmen who fell in the Second World War and planting a tree at Castle Archdale.
On Thursday 23 July, Princess Anne visited County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland to mark the 85th anniversary of the Air Training Corps, the British air cadet organisation.
Princess Anne arrived in Fermanagh in a turquoise suit. Photo: The Royal Household
The Princess first visited St Tighernach's Church of Ireland and Sacred Heart Church, where 86 airmen who lost their lives during the Second World War are laid to rest.
The Princess was welcomed by her hosts on arrival. Photo: The Royal Household
She then continued to the Castle Archdale Museum, where warden Conaire McNeary spoke about the history of the former RAF station, the work of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency today, and the current Castle Archdale at War exhibition. Castle Archdale Country Park is considered one of the most significant Second World War heritage sites in Northern Ireland.
The Princess planted an Irish yew tree at the Castle Archdale Museum. Photo: The Royal Household
For the visit, the Princess chose a turquoise suit, pearls and a brooch. Photo: The Royal Household