After a busy few weeks of Buckingham Palace garden parties, royal engagements and family weddings, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue their duties this summer with their first official visit to Ireland.
Kensington Palace has confirmed that the newlyweds will travel to Dublin on 10 July for a two-day trip to the capital city.
'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Dublin, Ireland on 10 & 11 July. The visit is at the request of Her Majesty’s Government,' the Palace announced on its Twitter page on Tuesday morning.
'They are looking forward to learning more about Ireland's history and experiencing its rich culture, as well as meeting the people who are shaping the country's future.'
News of this latest royal engagement comes after the pair were then reported to have made an unofficial visit to Ireland for their 'mini-moon' after their wedding in May. The Telegraph reported that Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo was closed for other guests earlier this month, with an increased security presence spotted at the five-star hotel.
Earlier this month, a source told E! News the couple enjoyed a romantic two-week getaway to East Africa and visited more than two counties, partaking in activities including safaris and outdoor adventures.
'It was the perfect break and blend of their passions,' the source said. 'Restorative and the perfect holiday before starting a very busy second half of 2018.'
The couple's trip to Ireland won't be the only official visit the Duke and Duchess make this year, however. The couple will head off on their tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in the autumn.
Following their first public appearance at the Invictus Games in Toronto last year, they will also both attend the 2018 competition in Sydney, which is due to start on 20 October. They will follow in the footsteps of Prince Harry's parents, Charles and Diana, whose first international royal tour was to Australia and New Zealand in 1983.
