The Royal couple travelled to Cork on the third day of their visit to Ireland. The whistlestop tour included stops in Cork city, Cobh and Crosshaven where they were met by small but passionate crowds of Dutch tourists and Cork residents alike. Many donned orange clothes to show their support and others carried flowers amid their efforts to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple. Their day started with a stop at Cork City Hall to meet the Lord Mayor, Cllr John Sheehan, and city management. At City Hall, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were presented with a poem titled 'In Cork, Waiting for the Dutch', written by Cork poet, Thomas McCarthy.

Source: Irish Examiner June 14, 2019 14:48 UTC