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The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate observe a training scenario during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate observe a training scenario during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate board a fire engine at the centre near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate board a fire engine at the centre near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The royal couple speak with firefighters near Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The royal couple speak with firefighters near Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales observe a training scenario at the training college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales observe a training scenario at the training college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William speaks to fire service staff during the visit. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William speaks to fire service staff during the visit. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Princess of Wales at the college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Princess of Wales at the college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

William and Kate during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales rode in a fire truck and watched trainee firefighters taking part in drills during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland.

William and Kate are carrying out a series of engagements in Mid-Ulster today, beginning with a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new Learning and Development College in Cookstown, Co Tyrone

It is their first joint visit here since October 2022.

The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

News Catch Up – Monday 13th October

The Royal couple are spending the day visiting organisations that showcase growth and investment in rural areas and which demonstrate entrepreneurial and creative opportunities for young people.

Several other engagements are planned later today.

In Co Tyrone, they observed a training scenario during a visit to the fire service training college.

They were shown around by Chief Fire Officer Aidan Jennings, walking past a replica village into a training warehouse where drills were taking place.

The couple met two recent graduates of the 18-week training course.

William and Kate then boarded the fire appliance to head to a flood water rescue simulator, where they watched as emergency workers simulated rescuing a casualty from a fast-flowing river.

The Prince and Princess of Wales observe a training scenario at the training college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Prince and Princess of Wales observe a training scenario at the training college near Cookstown. Chris Jackson/PA Wire

Their last major joint public event was a visit to Southport to show their ongoing support for the community following the fatal knife attack in July 2024.

On their last visit here, William and Kate stopped off in Belfast three years ago and took part in a cocktail making race at a market and travelled to Carrickfergus.

More to follow.