Catherine Connolly: Invited King Charles to State Visit, He Agreed
President Connolly describes a warm meeting with King Charles and says they were together for just under an hour. She says she extended an invitation for a state visit to Ireland, which he accepted gratefully and graciously.
Meeting details: President says the encounter was very positive and warm and that she felt privileged to meet King Charles. She reports the meeting lasted just under an hour and left a strong personal impression.
Invitation offered: President says she extended an invitation for a state visit to Ireland during the meeting. According to her account, the King gratefully and graciously accepted the invitation.
Next steps and significance: President Connolly frames the acceptance as a constructive moment, noting the invitation and acceptance as the immediate outcome of their conversation. The remarks focus on the personal tone of the meeting and the formal invitation for a potential state visit to Ireland.
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It was a very positive, warm meeting and it was a privilege to meet with King Charles. I think we were there for just under an hour. It was wonderful. I've extended an invitation to him to make a state visit to Ireland and he gratefully accepted that, and graciously.
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