The Prince of Wales says there needs to be reconciliation between Ireland and the UK during this difficult time for the nations.
He met with Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Government Buildings earlier today to discuss Brexit.
He again addressed it in his speech to people gathered at the British Ambassador's residence in Dublin.
Prince Charles meets Enda Kenny at Government Buildings pic.twitter.com/s9cZuAAAg0
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Prince Charles praised President Michael D Higgins for his role in bringing Ireland and the UK closer together.
Speaking earlier today he said the President had done more than almost anything else.
Today brought the curtain down on the fourth and final day of his visit to Ireland north and south.
Adams and Prince Charles
Prince Charles also shook hands with Gerry Adams during their meeting at the British ambassadors residence in Glencairn.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said they spoke briefly at the meeting.
Glencairn was the site of an IRA bombing that killed the UK ambassador and a young civil servant in 1976.
British Royal Visits to Ireland. the prince of Wales shakes hands with Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams
Here's what Gerry Adams had to say after meeting Prince Charles at the ambassadors residence pic.twitter.com/a5odEWRId8
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Adams said that during their brief meeting Prince Charles slagged him about being marginally older than him despite being born in the same year and also commiserated him on the loss of Martin McGuinness.
Prince Charles said that he and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall had "been greatly struck by the strength and vitality of the relationship" between Ireland and the UK.
He said in these challenging times, it is more important than ever to strengthen ties between our two countries.
He said that the most memorable moment of this visit was at Glasnevin Cemetery this morning, where he and his wife Camilla were "deeply moved to join acts of remembrance held at both the Cross of Sacrifice and at the Necrology Wall."
He said "It is so very important that we are able to come together to honour the memory of so many men and women from all sides, whose sacrifice shaped our shared history."
OBE
Paul Smithwick of the Kilkenny brewing family also received an OBE from Prince Charles today for his work in promoting Irish-British relations.
Paul Smithwick, along with the Duke of Abercorn, set up Bonds of Friendship which aims to bring together members of An Garda Síochána, the PSNI, the Irish Army and the British army regiment the Irish Guards on a social basis, with a view to promoting the peace process.
He says receiving the award and speaking to the Prince and his wife was a great honour.
