Leo Varadkar to invite royals William and Kate to Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has begun preparations to formally invite British royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Ireland. The trip would herald the next generation in Anglo-Irish relations, officials say.

The Taoiseach has asked Irish staff in the embassy in London to examine the logistics.

Tourism Minister Brendan Griffin confirmed to the Irish Examiner that moves are afoot to formally invite the popular couple. William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, visited here in 2011.