All the best photos from Day 2 of Duchess Kate and Prince William's Ireland tour

March 05, 2020

<strong><a href=/tags/0/kate-middleton>Duchess Kate</a></strong> and <strong><a href=/tags/0/prince-william>Prince William</a></strong>'s three-day tour of Ireland continued on March 4 as they stepped out to visit a mental health centre, a farm and much more.
<p>Following <strong><a href=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02020030355426/kate-middleton-prince-william-ireland-royal-tour-photos>a busy first day</a></strong> that saw them meet with the country's President, <strong>Michael D. Higgins</strong>, and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) <strong>Leo Varadkar</strong>, the couple stepped out to several places that work with causes that are close to their hearts.
<p>The Duke of Cambridge is set to make a speech on the evening of March 4 that will acknowledge the turbulent relationship between Britain and Ireland.
<p><strong>Scroll through the gallery (or click through, if you're on desktop) to see the best photos from their second day visiting the Emerald Isle!</strong>
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William and Kate were all smiles when they arrived at Jigsaw in Temple Bar, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland.
<p>The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning as she arrived in a cream <strong><A href=/tags/0/reiss>Reiss</a></strong> coat that is actually from her pre-duchess days! She paired the sophisticated look with black skinny jeans and an <strong><a href=/tags/0/equipment>Equipment</strong></a> polka dot blouse. She was also wearing a new pair of <strong><a href=/tags/0/russell-and-bromley>Russell & Bromley</strong></a> boots.
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Here's a closer look at Kate's gorgeous coat...
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... and the boots she was wearing.
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Inside, the couple met with staff and youth who use the charity's services and heard about how Jigsaw is supporting their mental health. According to the organization's website, Jigsaw helps youth aged 12 to 25 years of age across the country, providing them confidential mental health services.

"They were so amazing," Ella Barton, 19, told HELLO! UK of the Cambridges' visit. "So down to earth and really connected with what we were saying and the issues young people face. What was amazing about the visit is that they were on the same page as many of the issues I have struggled with. I explained that the school system had failed me and they agreed that more needed to be done in schools to help young people before they reach the stage when they need to seek help, particularly [with] bullying and other school stresses. They agreed that school principals need to step up and do more. And to have people with such power saying that I think will make such a difference."

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The couple were also taken to Love Lane in the Temple Bar neighbourhood. The famous attraction features a wall decorated with romantic quotes from films, literature and popular Irish idioms.
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Here's a closer look at some of the artwork in Love Lane.
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Afterward, the Cambridges made a surprise visit to Savannah House, a residential facility run by charity Extern, in County Meath. They helped prepare a meal and spent time with those who use the facility.
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The down-to-earth duke and duchess got right into helping make soup!
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Kate also got in some laughs during a game of ping pong.
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She also participated in an arts and crafts session and heard about how the facility helps youth. They spent two hours at the respite centre, which helps at-risk youth learn skills such as cooking, budgeting and cleaning.
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Before heading to Savannah House, the couple visited a grocery store and helped pick out fresh ingredients to cook!
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From there, they both changed their outfits because they were off to a farm! They also coordinated, wearing green khaki jackets and casual pants. Kate brought out her beloved <strong><a href=/tags/0/penelope-chilvers>Penelope Chilvers</a></strong> boots, which we saw last month when she was in Northern Ireland.
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The couple spent time hearing about the research being done at Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research Centre at Grange in County Meath. They also said hello to some cattle!
<p>They also learned about important research being done on the farm to improve the environment and tackle climate change.
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They then travelled to Howth, a suburb of Dublin on the Irish Sea, where they met with experts from Ireland's marine department and heard about how the country is combating climate change. They also took a walk through its spectacular landscapes and walked up a hill to the top of a cliff.
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They got in some very sweet PDA while taking in the natural sights!
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At the top of the cliff, they took in the amazing view across the Irish Sea and lovingly put their arms around each other.
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For their final engagement of the day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Museum of Literature Ireland for a reception hosted by <strong>Tanaiste Simon Coveney</strong>.
<p>Kate looked absolutely stunning in a fuschia and black polka-dot dress by <strong><a href=/tags/0/oscar-de-la-renta>Oscar de la Renta</a></strong>. Its ruffled neck brings to mind many looks <Strong><a href=/tags/0/princess-diana>Princess Diana</a></strong> wore in the '80s!
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While there, they were shown a first edition copy of <i>Ulysses</i>, the classic modernist novel by Irish writer <strong>James Joyce</strong>.
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William also gave an important speech at the event, in which he praised the work Ireland and the UK have done to heal their "troubled past." He also urged the two countries to continue to work together now that Britain has left the European Union.
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