Higgins visit: Eight key Coalition advisers and top civil servants attended banquet

Details on royal occasion published on British monarchy’s official website

President Michael D Higgins: accompanies by group of key officials and dignatories. Photograph: Alan Betson

President Michael D Higgins: accompanies by group of key officials and dignatories. Photograph: Alan Betson


At least eight key Government advisors and senior civil servants attended last week’s royal banquet at Windsor Castle for the official state visit of President Michael D Higgins, according to details published on the official website of the British monarchy.

While full guest list information was not forthcoming through official Irish channels last week, a breakdown of exactly who got a seat at the most sought after of diplomatic dinners emerged in the weekend circular.

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