PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a private dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at Áras an Uachtaráin last night.
The royal couple formally met the president and Ms Coyne yesterday afternoon after carrying out a second day of engagements in the north as part of a four-day visit to Ireland.
Following the meeting, they viewed the Peace Bell, set up to mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in the grounds of the Áras before speaking to several young people.
The couple are also due to meet Taoiseach Enda Kenny during their stay.
Their day began yesterday by opening a garden of remembrance at the PSNI's Belfast headquarters to 13 officers who died in the line of duty.
The pair laid wreaths at a roll of honour for the dead officers before unveiling a plaque to commemorate their visit.
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton said: "This is a very special, but also sad day for the families and PSNI as we remember those who have died."
From there it was on to Dromore in Co Down where the visitors took a stroll through the square.
They chatted with local traders and even stopped for a quick ice cream.
Later, the duchess officially opened the new Dromore Primary School.
She was met by principal Linda Allen and greeted by members of the board of governors and youngsters.
"We are absolutely delighted," Ms Allen said.
"The children were excited, the teachers were excited.
"She took a particular interest in our library, in our children's writing and that was great to see."
The prince has officially visited the Republic four times before, most recently in May 2016.
In 2015, he and the duchess travelled to Mullaghmore in Co Sligo where the prince's great-uncle and mentor Lord Mountbatten and three others were killed by the IRA in 1979.
Highlights of their latest visit will include an engagement at Kilkenny Castle, where they will hear some traditional music and watch a hurling demonstration.
The prince will tour the United Nations Training School Ireland at the Curragh Camp, while his wife will visit the Irish National Stud.
Both will also attend ceremonies at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin to commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World War and during the Easter Rising.
