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firefighters who met Prince and Princess of Wales on his surprise visit northern ireland the princess said jokingly Siren asked They should be worn as soon as they travel in a fire fighting vehicle.
william and kate Made an unannounced visit to Ulster on Tuesday to celebrate opportunities in rural areas and the potential of young entrepreneurs.
It is the first time he has visited Belfast in three years and it comes just weeks after his last visit joint public engagement In September 2024, when he visited Southport after a fatal attack in a dance class.
As part of their visit, the couple visited the new £50 million fire service training center in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, where they were given a tour and saw first-hand training at the college.
He witnessed the training that goes on to teach the next generation how to deal with a range of challenges, from rescuing flood victims to rescuing casualties from high-rise buildings.
He tried his hand at rescuing fake casualties who had fallen into the raging torrent of a flood simulator – but failed to throw a line quickly enough.
Newly qualified firefighters Caoimhe McNeice, 25, and Pieris McCaffery, 32, joined the pair as they were driven a short distance in the red engine.
He claimed Kate joked that she would love to “drive at real speed and have sirens going” and asked if William could drive.
Ms McNeice said of the driver: “He got us there safely, I think he was over the limit for his speed.
“The princess wanted the sirens to sound, but she was strictly forbidden.
“It was just a little joke, ‘I would love to drive real fast and have sirens,'” he said.
Ms McNeice said Kate also wanted her husband to drive. “She wanted the prince to drive, but the driver took us there anyway.”
They were shown around by Aidan Jennings, Northern Ireland’s Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, who described it as a privilege to serve and “a proud and unforgettable day”.
according to many timesHe said: “I am honored that the Prince and Princess have seen first-hand how real-life scenario-based training facilities are revolutionizing how we train and develop our people.”
Kensington Palace said the couple “will spend the day visiting innovative organizations that showcase development and investment in rural areas and entrepreneurial and creative opportunities for young people”.
William and Kate visited Belfast three years ago when they took part in a cocktail making race in a market and visited Carrickfergus.