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Topic History of: Charles and Camilla
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Today the Cornwalls will vist Kilkenny Castle - and the nearby picturesque village of Thomastown, on the River Nore.
Many in Ireland wonder why they're going to this obscure location - and there are no clues in the media.
However, in 1825, William Dowling was born in Thomastown - and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross for heroism during the Indian Mutiny.
The medal is displayed at the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum in Bodmin, Cornwall - and Sgt Dowling is buried in Liverpool.
Could this - I wonder - be the reason for going to this quiet rural backwash?
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They're starting a three day visit to the Republic of Ireland today, though details of their itinerary seem sparse.
Charles has been there before many times, officially and unofficially - and is having dinner tonight with the President and his wife.
Brexit, no doubt, will be discussed - as the UK is Ireland's biggest trading partner, and the relevant terms highly significant to the Republic.
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