The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been wowing the crowds in Dublin but today there were two new stars of the show.
Prince Harry and Meghan met President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina and their two adorable Bernese Mountain dogs.
The pets, named Brod and Sioda, were petted by the royal pair during the second day of official engagements in Ireland.
Meghan is known to be dog lover and brought her rescue beagle, Guy, over from the US to live with her and Prince Harry.
Guy was days away from being euthanised before the former Suits actress saved him from a shelter in Toronto.
She was also devoted to her other dog Bogart, a Labrador-Shepherd, and called the pair her ‘babies.’
However he was considered too old to make the move over to the UK and is now living with a friend in Canada.
Harry and Meghan were seen with Brod and Sioda at Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of President Higgins.
It is the former British Viceregal lodge in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
They rang a peace bell, erected in the garden of the 18th century house in 2008, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.
Afterwards Kensington Palace tweeted their thanks to the premier, his wife and dogs before another day of activities.
As the royals posed for photos with Mr and Mrs Higgins inside the Aras, Harry was asked by a reporter if football was coming home.
‘Most definitely,’ the duke replied, laughing.
Meghan was wearing a taupe green dress by designer Roland Mouret as she met Mr Higgins before a quick change into a sleek, tailored black suit.
Their second engagement was at Croke Park, the scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre committed by British troops against civilians in 1920.
While there they saw a demonstration of Gaelic football.
Yesterday Prince Harry said he hoped to take the opportunity to reflect on the ‘difficult passages’ in the history between Britain and Ireland.
He also commented on the ‘very special relationship between two proud, sovereign countries.’
He added: ‘We share common values; culture, business links, family ties, and possibly a similar sense of humour.
‘Our relationship is of course informed by our history, but it is also one which is now dynamic and forward looking.’
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