Camilla and Prince Charles enjoy a barefoot walk along the beach

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed a walk on the beach as they continued their tour of the Republic of Ireland on Friday.

Camilla, 69, kicked off her shoes to join her husband for the stroll along the sand at Derrynane beach, County Kerry. 

The royal couple, who are on the second day of a two-day visit, looked relaxed as they walked along the windy coastline. 

Relaxed: The Duchess of Cornwall, 69, kicked off her shoes to join her husband Prince Charles for the stroll along the sand at Derrynane beach, County Kerry, on Friday

Back to nature: The royal couple, who are on the second day of a two-day visit, looked relaxed as they walked along the windy coastline

Back to nature: The royal couple, who are on the second day of a two-day visit, looked relaxed as they walked along the windy coastline

Comfort is key: The Duchess of Cornwall felt the sand between her toes on Friday

Comfort is key: The Duchess of Cornwall felt the sand between her toes on Friday

Shaking off the sand: Camilla brushed off her feet before climbing into the waiting helicopter

Shaking off the sand: Camilla brushed off her feet before climbing into the waiting helicopter

Charles was smartly dressed in a three-piece suit and tie and kept his leather shoes on for the stroll. 

However Camilla, who wore a teal skirt suit, clearly wanted to feel a little more comfortable and opted to go barefoot for the outing. 

Camilla was seen shaking off her shoes before climbing into the helicopter and on to her next engagement.   

Charles and Camilla have had an action packed few days touring Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. 

Stroll: The royal couple walk through the grounds of the home of the 19th century Irish lawyer and politician known as the Liberator

Stroll: The royal couple walk through the grounds of the home of the 19th century Irish lawyer and politician known as the Liberator

Blustery: Charles and Camilla were joined by a group as they braved the windy weather

Blustery: Charles and Camilla were joined by a group as they braved the windy weather

Exploring: The party made their way down towards the beach from the historic property

Exploring: The party made their way down towards the beach from the historic property

Going green: The royals meet schoolchildren learning about plastic pollution on the beach 

Going green: The royals meet schoolchildren learning about plastic pollution on the beach 

Quiet moment: The couple enjoyed some time alone away from the group during the outing

Quiet moment: The couple enjoyed some time alone away from the group during the outing

Today they were taken on a guided tour of the home of the 19th century Irish lawyer and politician known as the Liberator.  

Charles and Camilla walked through the rooms where Daniel O’Connell, who campaigned for rights for all Irish people, lived and worked.

O’Connell, who was born in the late 18th century, was famed for his ‘monster meetings’ – enormous public gatherings where hundreds of thousands of people would congregate to hear him speak. 

Royal welcome: Musicians greeted Charles and Camilla as they arrived at Derryanne House

Royal welcome: Musicians greeted Charles and Camilla as they arrived at Derryanne House

Historic importance: The property was home to Daniel O'Connell, who campaigned for rights for all Irish people

Historic importance: The property was home to Daniel O’Connell, who campaigned for rights for all Irish people

Ceremonial carriages: O'Connell, who was born in the late 18th century, was famed for his 'monster meetings' - enormous public gatherings where hundreds of thousands of people would congregate to hear him speak. Pictured, carriages used by the lawyer

Ceremonial carriages: O’Connell, who was born in the late 18th century, was famed for his ‘monster meetings’ – enormous public gatherings where hundreds of thousands of people would congregate to hear him speak. Pictured, carriages used by the lawyer

Local wildlife: The Duchess of Cornwall stands beside a stuffed eagle and squirrel

Local wildlife: The Duchess of Cornwall stands beside a stuffed eagle and squirrel

He gained an international reputation and played a leading role in the movement to abolish slavery.

The royal couple were visiting his home Derrynane House in County Kerry, a large mansion in a picturesque setting where O’Connell escaped the pressures of political life.

The building tells the story of the campaigner’s life through his personal artefacts and possessions.



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