William and Kate brave Belfast rain to meet community centre supporters

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Belfast amid tight security measures, shrouded in secrecy until their arrival as per Northern Ireland protocol. The couple visited The Commons, a church transformed into a community center aimed at assisting young people facing homelessness. They met with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and other local leaders, including Belfast Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly and South Belfast MP Claire Hanna, who is also the leader of the SDLP party. During their visit, they engaged with various initiatives such as Homewards, William's program to address homelessness, and Neon (New Employment Opportunities Network), which creates employment opportunities for those at risk. The couple also interacted directly with local residents, including Steven, a care leaver who discussed support needed to transition into employment. Despite the rain, hundreds of people waited outside to meet the royal couple, who took selfies and made FaceTime calls with supporters.