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Their Royal Highnesses visited Ulster Folk Museum, Emmanuel Church’s Food Pantry, and Northern Ireland Opera.”

Sharing the details on its official website, the palace said from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were in Northern Ireland to meet members of the community and celebrate their work locally.

“At the Ulster Folk Museum, their Royal Highnesses heard more about their celebration and preservation of everyday traditions. The museum are celebrating their 60th anniversary.”

The Duke of Gloucester later visited the Railway Preservation Society at Whitehead Railway Museum. During the visit, he launched steam locomotive No.171 Slieve Gullion back into traffic for the first time in 22 years.

Meanwhile, the Duchess saw the positive impact of volunteers on a tour of Emmanuel Church’s Food Pantry.

Together, they also met performers at the Northern Ireland Opera.