Queen delighted by ‘strong and warm welcome’

THE queen was delighted by the positive and warm response she received on her arrival in Ireland on the first day of her state visit, according to the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague.

The former Conservative party leader, who accompanied the royal party on the flight from London, said the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, had been looking forward to their visit.

“They have been delighted today by the warmth of the welcome from the President, the ministers and very much indeed from the people of Ireland,” said Mr Hague.