In pictures: The famous faces that met Michael D Higgins' beloved dog Bród

The Bernese Mountain dog was always by the President's side, even during important meetings with foreign dignitaries 

From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the French President, Bród was an expert at getting the attention of anyone he encountered at Áras an Uachtaráin.

President Michael D Higgins is rarely seen without his beloved Bernese Mountain dogs. His eldest canine companion, Bród has been the centre of attention during many important meetings and events at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Following the sad news of the death of Higgins' "very much loved" dog, Bród  we looked back at some of those great encounters.