Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's trip to Irish Republic 'conscious effort' to build on Queen's historic state visit in 2011

It's been a turbulent few months for the royal family. First, came Prince Andrew's car-crash BBC Newsnight interview in November, before the almighty Megxit Crisis threw the royals into chaos last month. But, as the drama rolls on, so, too, does the crucial business of the monarchy. And front and centre, presenting the positive face of The Firm to the country and the world, are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.