President urges warm ties with UK
MICHAEL D Higgins has called for the ‘warm relationship’ between Ireland and the UK to survive whatever the outcome of the ‘Brexit odyssey’ is.
In a speech to business leaders in Liverpool, the President also praised Prince Charles’s commitment to Anglo-Irish relations.
He paid tribute to the ‘unique, optimistic outlook and natural warmth’ of Liverpool as he toured the city during the first overseas trip of his second term as President.
Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina renewed their friendship with Charles and Camilla when the four visited Liverpool University’s Institute of Irish Studies.
Speaking during a lunch, he said: ‘We must together face the uncertainty we are now confronted with, and endeavour to ensure, whatever the outcome of the Brexit odyssey, that the warm relationship, built on ties of family, friendship and shared interests, will endure and will grow.’