Queen Honours Dead Republicans in Historic Ireland Visit

Queen Elizabeth II honoured the Irish killed in the battle for independence from Britain 90 years ago. It was the first visit by a British monarch to the country since Ireland gained independence.
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Queen Honours Dead Republicans in Historic Ireland Visit
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny (2nd L) as she and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, (R) prepare to board the royal jet at Cork airport, Ireland, on May 20, 2011. Maxwells - Irish Government/AFP/Getty Images
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Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny (2nd L) as she and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, (R) prepare to board the royal jet at Cork airport, Ireland, on May 20, 2011. (Maxwells - Irish Government/AFP/Getty Images)
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