For me, the most significant moment was when she got off the plane, looked up at the sky & really smiled. She was obviously genuinely happy to be here.
Although the Queen always looks happy when we see her these days, it was good to know that the solemnity did not overcome her smile.
Another person interviewed said that she could not believe it possible that the Queen could be wearing green. Of course monarchy, if it understands anything, understands symbols.
It is good that the visit should be seen to be going well. I have been listening to a lot of the coverage on RTÉ Radio 1.
The words symbolism & reconciliation are much heard.
Some will even see symbolism in the death, yesterday, of Garret Fitzgerald.
It is odd how some people do seem to decide I can let go now.
One commentator on RTÉ recalled how they had been concerned for the former Taoiseach when his wife died in 2006 – a time at which many (including my own grandfather) seem to decide they just want to go to the one with whom they shared such a long, close & happy life.
Garett Fitzgerald was born in the same year as the Queen & had for long been working towards a time when the Queen could visit Ireland.
Mission accomplished.
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