The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited a suicide prevention charity in Belfast as part of a day-long trip to Northern Ireland
The Princess of Wales was accused of not being in her"own country" during a visit to Northern Ireland.A woman who shook hands with the princess said:"Nice to meet you, but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country."
The woman, who appeared to be videoing the exchange on a phone, added:"Ireland belongs to the Irish." The prince and princess have been on a day-long trip to Northern Ireland, beginning at a suicide prevention charity in Belfast. PIPS says it has experienced a significant increase in demand since the start of the COVID pandemic - including a 500% rise among young people.
It was founded in 2003 after 14 young people took their own lives over a short period the previous year.
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