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Prince William, Kate Middleton visit Northern Ireland

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ByYi-Jin Yu
October 09, 2026, 5:29 PM

Prince William and Kate Middleton are visiting Northern Ireland this week, arriving in its capital city, Belfast, on Friday.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending this trip meeting with people and organizations focused on preventing homelessness and helping people find jobs and opportunities.

Britain's William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales, meet members of the public after a visit to The Commons in South Belfast, a project to transform a church on the Ormeau Road into a community centre, Northern Ireland, October 9, 2026.
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According to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, more than 7,800 households across Northern Ireland were considered homeless between October 2025 and March 2026, with Belfast reporting the highest rate of homelessness.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales depart after visiting The Commons, a community center in Belfast, Northern Ireland, October 9, 2026.
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Photographers captured Kate on Friday in a striking dark green tartan plaid skirt paired with a matching green handbag as she stepped out of The Commons, a community center in South Belfast.

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She and William also stopped to greet members of the the public who waited to get a glimpse of them and shake hands.

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves following her visit to The Commons in South Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oct. 9, 2026.
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Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales meet well wishers after visiting The Commons, a community centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, October 9, 2026.
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The Waleses support various causes and organizations, including those working to prevent and alleviate homelessness. Last December, William brought his and Kate's eldest son, Prince George, to volunteer and help make Christmas lunch at The Passage, a London-based charity that helps people experiencing homelessness.

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