THE prospect of a historic visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II edged closer yesterday after her daughter Princess Anne jetted in to Dublin to meet President Mary McAleese.

The prospect of an historic visit to Ireland by the queen of England edged closer today after Princess Anne jetted into Dublin to meet President Mary McAleese.

Britain's Princess Anne is meeting President Mary McAleese in Dublin today in a move which could pave the way for a future visit by the Queen.

One of the founding members of the Meath Peace Group is to receive an honorary MBE from the British Queen tomorrow.