State Papers 1977 - Security concerns amid royals’ visit

SECURITY concerns over a private visit by Princess Grace and Prince Rainier to Ireland were raised with senior gardaí, ahead of a private ball in Co Wicklow.

The Monaco royals were attending the event on July 4, 1965, on the grounds of Powerscourt. The papers concerning this event were issued with those for 1977.

However, then Garda Commissioner William Quinn was contacted by Monaco’s consular general in Ireland, Lord Michael Killanin, prior to their arrival.