Britain's Prince Andrew is in Ireland today as part of a trade mission to promote business between the two countries.
The prince, who is a special representative for international trade and investment, will meet President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern during his one-day visit.
Britain's Prince Andrew in Dublin today. Photo: Julien Behal/PA
He has visited the site of the new €70 million Tesco supermarket in Malahide. The store is due to open in April, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
He will then meet representatives of Airtricity, which is a joint partner with British firm Fluor in the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm.
The prince is scheduled to hold talks with the governor of the Central Bank and later attend a dinner hosted by British Ambassador to Ireland, David Reddaway.
He undertakes around 250 trade and investment-related engagements a year. Trade between the United Kingdom and Ireland is worth around €33 billion annually.
