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UK's Queen Elizabeth II makes historic peace trip to Ireland. As the first British monarch
to visit the Republic of Ireland in 100 years, Her Majesty was welcomed by Irish President
Mary McAleese as she arrived on Tuesday, May 17 wearing a green coat for Ireland and a
blue dress for the Irish patron saint, Saint Patrick. In honor of Ireland's pursuit of
autonomy, she placed a wreath in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, followed on Wednesday
by a commemorative visit to Croke Park, where unarmed Irish citizens in 1920 had lost their
lives. At a state dinner held in honor of her visit with Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh,
the Queen began her speech in the Irish language of Gaelic as she expressed deep regret and
sympathy to all those affected by the past centuries of conflict. Many were moved by
Her Majesty's symbolic acts, including President McAleese, who stated that the Queen's visit
marked the culmination of the peace process and a new chapter of partnership.
Our respectful accolades, Your Majesty, for your noble intentions and graciously conciliatory
visit. May the people of the British Isles be ever united in friendship and peace�