Queen Elizabeth II Visits Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II visited the Republic of Ireland. Her four-day trip highlighted strong Anglo-Irish relations and peace in neighboring Northern Ireland.

The 85-year-old queen in an emerald suit and hat was with her husband Prince Philip. They were greeted by an Irish Army honor guard. An eight-year-old girl presented her with a floral bouquet.

The queen boarded a bombproof, bulletproof Range Rover to have lunch with Irish President Mary McAleese. A 33-motorcycle police escort led the way through the streets of Dublin.

The queen made a visit to the Guinness brewery. The Guinness brewery is one of Ireland¡¯s top tourist destinations. It is one of the cultural symbols of Ireland.

Then she visited the Croke Park. The Croke Park is a central symbol of Irish republicanism and independence from British rule.
The queen¡¯s visit was the first visit by a British monarch since the Irish independence in 1922.