Kate and William arrive in Belfast to meet young people as part of prince’s drive to tackle homelessness in UK
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Belfast today amid a strict security blackout for a series of public engagements.
According to Northern Ireland protocol, royal visits are shrouded in secrecy until after they take place for security reasons.
William and Catherine will spend the afternoon meeting organisations and young people working to help those at risk of homelessness have more stable lives and creating employment opportunities.
The visit will highlight an innovative pilot scheme launched in Belfast by Homewards – William’s initiative to eradicate homelessness in key areas of the UK – as an example of how the issue can be tackled when organisations and agencies work together.
Prince William and Kate following a tour at The Commons in South Belfast this afternoon
The Princess of Wales greets members of the public during her visit to South Belfast today
The Princess of Wales arrives at The Commons during a visit to Northern Ireland today
Prince William and Kate visit The Commons, a project in Belfast that is transforming a church
Prince William and Kate following a tour at The Commons in South Belfast this afternoon
The Princess of Wales greets members of the public during her visit to South Belfast today
The Princess of Wales during a visit to The Commons in South Belfast this afternoon
The Prince of Wales greets members of the public during her visit to South Belfast today
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to The Commons in South Belfast today
The Princess of Wales greets members of the public during her visit to South Belfast today
The Princess of Wales arrives at The Commons during a visit to Northern Ireland today
Prince William and Kate visit The Commons, a project in Belfast that is transforming a church
The Prince of Wales speaks to Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (right) this afternoon
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to The Commons in South Belfast today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for a visit to The Commons in South Belfast today
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to The Commons in South Belfast today
The Princess of Wales arrives at The Commons during a visit to Northern Ireland today
Prince William and Catherine ales arrive in Belfast today amid a strict security blackout
The Princess of Wales arrives at The Commons during a visit to Northern Ireland today
The new pilot has supported young people into work and helped them build confidence and sustain their new roles.
Its success has led to the approach being scaled across four other Homewards locations and commitments from major national UK companies.
The couple will also learn about the vital role that employers, public services and community organisations play in creating the conditions for people to thrive.
This forms part of the five-year Homewards programme, which aims to demonstrate that homelessness can be made rare, brief and unrepeated.
The Waleses, both 44, have undertaken a series of public engagements together in recent days including attending the charity premiere of Digger with Tom Cruise and surprising Sir Kevin Sinfield on his recent fundraising endeavour to raise money for motor neurone disease research and support.
