Queen praises ‘brilliant’ visit to Ireland and hints at return

THE Queen described her historic state visit to Ireland as a “brilliant” experience as she was presented with a rare orchid named in her honour.

The monarch’s trip to the Republic last week was hailed as a phenomenal success and the royal even hinted she may return.

During a tour of the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show she revealed her thoughts about the visit to Irish gardener Diarmuid Gavin, who created one of the more outlandish exhibits of the show — a floating garden pod.