Queen’s cousin set to make three-day visit

The Duke of Kent will make a three-day visit to Ireland next week, only the second formal trip by a member of the British royal family here since Queen Elizabeth’s two years ago.

The 77-year-old duke, the queen’s cousin, will visit Dublin, Kildare, Cork, and Waterford, and take part in ceremonies to honour soldiers who fought during the two world wars.

Britain’s royal palace and the Department of Foreign Affairs both confirmed the visit, which comes a month after he had a minor stroke.