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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  The Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
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  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  The Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  The Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh step off the Royal Flight as they arrive at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh step off the Royal Flight as they arrive in Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Motorcycle outriders prepare to welcome the Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as it arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Motorcycle outriders prepare to welcome the Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as it arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) is greeted by Irish President Mary McAleese (L) as she arrives at the Aras an Uachtarain, the president's official residence, in Dublin on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland, on May 17, 2011. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first visit by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat posed by republican hardliners. The queen touched down at Casement Aerodrome -- named after an Irish revolutionary executed by the British -- for a landmark four-day trip surrounded by the biggest ever security operation mounted by the republic.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II (2nd R) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) are greeted by Irish President Mary McAleese (2nd L) and her husband Martin McAleese (L) as they arrive at the Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of the President of Ireland, on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Guard of Honour at the Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of the President of Ireland, on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Guard of Honour at the Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of the President of Ireland, on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II signs the visitors book as Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh,  President Mary Mc Aleese, and Dr Martin Mc Aleese look on at Aras An Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II's signature in the visitors book at Aras An Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh meet Taoiseach Enda Kenny (left) and President Mary McAleese (in pink) at Aras an Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh,  President Mary Mc Aleese, Queen Elizabeth II and Dr Martin Mc Aleese talk over a cup of tea at Aras An Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  President Mary Mc Aleese, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh and Dr Martin Mc Aleese  walk down to tree planting ceremony in Aras An Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II, President Mary Mc Aleese, Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh and Dr Martin Mc Aleese  during a tree planting ceremony in Aras An Uachtarain on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II as she plants a tree as Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and President Mary Mc Aleese  look on at ceremony in Aras An Uachtarain while on the first day of their State Visit on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II speaks with President Mary Mc Aleese after planting a tree at ceremony in Aras An Uachtarain while on the first day of her State Visit on May 17, 2011 in Dublin,Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) accompanied by Irish President Mary McAleese (3rd R) arrives to lay wreaths in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, on May 17, 2011, on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first trip by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat from republican hardliners.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Irish President Mary McAleese (2nd L) arrive to lay wreaths in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, followed by British Foreign Secretary William Hague (3rd R) on May 17, 2011, on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first trip by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat from republican hardliners.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Irish President Mary McAleese McAleese and Queen Elizabeth II lay wreathes at Dublin Memorial Garden on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (Centre R) and Irish President Mary McAleese (Centre L) lay wreaths in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, on May 17, 2011, on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first trip by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat from republican hardliners.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath at Dublin Memorial Garden on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17:  Irish President Mary McAleese and Queen Elizabeth II lay a wreath at Dublin Memorial Garden on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II and President Mary McAleese lay a wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (Centre R) views the foundation Charter of Trinity College Dublin at Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, on May 17, 2011, on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first trip by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat from republican hardliners.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (2nd L) and Prince Philip (R) look at the foundation Charter of Trinity College Dublin at Trinity College, on May 17, 2011, on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for the first trip by a British monarch to the Irish Republic as the discovery of a bomb near the capital underscored the threat from republican hardliners.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II  and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are shown the Book of Kells during a visit to Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II  and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh sign the visitors book in the Long Room during a visit to Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth Il listens to Harpist Siobhan Armstrong as she visits Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh listens to Harpist Siobhan Armstrong as he visits Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth Il visits Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth Il leaves Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
  • DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth Il meets Students and staff of Trinity College Dublin on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Queen's visit, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Historic Visit To Ireland - Day One

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 17: The Royal Flight containing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Baldonnel Airport on May 17, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit is the first by a monarch since 1911. An unprecedented security operation is taking place with much of the centre of Dublin turning into a car free zone. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings.
Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Date: May 17, 2011
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