Prince Philip visited Ireland on ‘a mission to heal history’ – Mary McAleese

Former Irish president Mary McAleese said the Duke of Edinburgh travelled to Ireland with the Queen in 2011 ‘on a mission to heal history’ (Paul Faith/PA)

Prince Philip travelled to Ireland in 2011 “on a mission to heal history”, former president Mary McAleese has said.

Belfast-born Mrs McAleese was president of Ireland when he accompanied Queen Elizabeth on the historic visit, the first by a British monarch to the country in 100 years.