Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland Friday morning.
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit was kept a secret for security reasons, according to Royal Correspondent, Rebecca English.
We haven’t been able to say anything before now for security reasons, but #PrinceHarry and #MeghanMarkle are undertaking a day of engagements in #Belfast today.
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) March 23, 2018
For nearly 40 years, the area was rocked by shootings and bombings as the Irish Republican Army demanded an end to British rule there. The royal family endured its own heartbreak through the troubled history, with Prince Charles’ beloved uncle, Louis Mountbatten (Prince Philip’s brother), assassinated in 1979 by an IRA bomb.
The reason for Meghan and Harry’s visit was to help celebrate a youth-led peace-building initiative called Amazing the Space, a program launched by Prince Harry last year to encourage young people to become ambassadors for peace within their communities.
Funded by the Northern Ireland Executive Office and organised by @cooperationirl, ‘Amazing the Space’ was launched by Prince Harry in September 2017 to encourage young people to become ambassadors for peace within their communities. pic.twitter.com/yc7KBdqARi
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's first stop is the Eikon Centre, where an event is being held to mark the 2nd year of ‘Amazing the Space’, a youth-led peace-building initiative. pic.twitter.com/mXvfzar0B9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
For the visit, Meghan wore a cream Victoria Beckham sweater and a green skirt from the Canadian brand, Greta Constantine. The future Princess finished her look with a coat by Mackage, red velvet Manolo Blahnik pumps and the new Charlotte Elizabeth Bloomsbury handbag.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle watch performances by local schools to celebrate how the Arts can unite different communities. #AmazingtheSpace. pic.twitter.com/cmUxJFc37P
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 23, 2018
