Kate Middleton And Prince William To Visit Ireland While Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Return to UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the U.K. by Feb. 28 for their last rounds of royal duties before officially leaving the royal family. However, Prince William and Kate Middleton will not be around for a few days as they are set to visit Ireland from March 3 to 5.

Kensington Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be going to Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare, and Galway on their three-day visit to their neighboring country. They will be meeting with members of the local organizations that support and empower the community. The Cambridges are also going to learn about the conservation and environment initiatives in Ireland.

The royal tour will be about remembrance and reconciliation between two countries. Prince William and Kate will also be able to experience both modern and traditional Irish culture first-hand as they are expected to be showcased in the arts and sports.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be meeting with Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins, as well as some political leaders. Members representing the business, creative arts, youth and charity sectors will also have an audience with the royals.

This is the first official visit of Prince William and Kate. Their royal tour follows Queen Elizabeth's last in 2011.

As they are in Ireland, Prince Harry and Meghan will be gracing both private and public royal engagements in London. On March 5, they will be at the Endeavor Fund Awards and then at the Mountbatten Music Festival on March 7.

According to Harper's Bazaar, the Cambridges and the Sussexes are going to make their joint appearance for Commonwealth Day on March 9 with the rest of the royal family. Prior to these dates, however, it doesn't look like the Fab Four will have a chance to get together officially or unofficially.

Sources said, however, that Prince William and Harry have been working on their strained relationship since the latter announced his plans to step back as a senior royal. In January, Prince William and Harry were in a series of meetings with their father, Prince Charles, and grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, to discuss the Sussexes' exit.

The Queen agreed that Prince Harry and Meghan could start their new life in Canada, away from the royal spotlight and responsibilities after March 31. An insider told Entertainment Tonight that Prince William and Harry have been talking more and more on the phone since Prince Harry left in January to join his wife in Vancouver.