President Michael D Higgins will make history when he travels to the UK to attend the coronation of King Charles, becoming the first head of state to attend the crowning of a British monarch.
The coronation of King Charles III and Camilla is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey.
President Higgins travelled to Lancaster House in London last September, where he signed a book of condolence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been succeeded by her son Charles.
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At the time, the Irish head of state remarked upon the pivotal importance of Queen Elizabeth's historic State Visit to Ireland in 2011, the first official visit since Irish independence.
President Higgins, and his wife Sabina, will make history when they attend the official coronation next month, with reports that they are set to attend a reception at Buckingham Palace the night before also, the Irish Independent said.
It is also expected that King Charles and Camilla will visit the Republic of Ireland in the summer, following his coronation, marking his first official visit after being crowned King.
The visit, if it goes ahead, is expected to reinforce the importance of strong relations between Ireland and the UK.
His coronation will be the first official coronation of a British monarch in the 21st century.
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