06/09/2017

Irish President Meets Prince Charles In Scotland

Ireland's President Michael D Higgins has travelled to Scotland after an invite from Prince Charles.

The president and his wife Sabina will be joined by Prince Charles and Camilla as they attend celebrations at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire to mark its 10th anniversary.

The house receives around 24,000 visitors every year.

(CD/JP)

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