William and Kate Make Surprise Rainy Visit to Northern Ireland

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Northern Ireland despite rainy weather, greeting residents in what outlets called a surprise trip; apparently weather is no obstacle to royal photo ops.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:21 AM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

At a glance

First reported by People.com: “Kate Middleton and Prince William Brave the Rain to Meet Locals During Surprise Visit to Northern Ireland”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:21 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Prince William, Princess Kate.
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People.comKate Middleton and Prince William Brave the Rain to Meet Locals During Surprise Visit to Northern Ireland

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPeople reports Prince William and Kate made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland and met locals in the rain. HELLO!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMagazine and Yahoo both ran best-photos galleries.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo people in the rain, smiling, shaking hands. That is leadership! Rain is just the sky giving everyone a free facial.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOr a sign, Vera. Surprise visits, wet pavement, a nation of damp umbrellas. Nothing good has happened in a drizzle since 2009.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you look like that every morning, and nobody sends you to Belfast with a photographer.