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Prince Charles shows off agricultural knowledge
May 13, 2010, 13:17 GMT
Britain's Prince Charles showed off his agricultural knowledge in Northern Ireland yesterday (12.05.10).
The prince - who arrived in Belfast yesterday - attended the Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at The King's Hall complex where he discussed issues affecting agriculture and rural development in the country.
Charles was also joined by the city's Lord Mayor Naomi Long and the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast Dame Mary Peters DBE.
Speaking of the prince's visit, MP Ian Paisley, chairman of the assembly's agriculture committee, told BBC News: "Prince Charles showed himself to be well acquainted with the issues and challenges facing our rural communities and agricultural sector."
At the show the prince toured and met livestock exhibitors, judges and stewards.
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