Queen Elizabeth in Ireland

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The Royal Family and Ireland have always had an...Interesting reltionship

While historically the island of Ireland and Great Britain have shared tensions, due to colonialism and war, it is safe to say that these days the relationship is far friendlier.

As relations between the two states have improved, the Royal Family have made a point of making the short trip across the Irish Sea to spend some time in the country.

Just last week, William and Kate made the trip over to the Emerald Isle to meet the President and enjoy some of the finest Guinness Ireland has to offer.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here's some of our favorite photos of the Royals in Ireland over the years

Prince Harry interacts with the crowd as he departs from the Crown Liquor Saloon during his visit with Meghan Markle to Northern Ireland on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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Prince Harry interacts with the crowd as he departs from the Crown Liquor Saloon during his visit with Meghan Markle to Northern Ireland on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton in Ireland
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Kate Middleton in Ireland

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are greeted by the Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar, as they arrive at the start of a two-day visit on July 10, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Clodagh Kilcoyne - Pool/Getty Images)
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are greeted by the Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar, as they arrive at the start of a two-day visit on July 10, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Clodagh Kilcoyne - Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland on May 19, 2015 in Galway, Ireland. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Ireland today for their four day visit to the Republic and Northern Ireland, the visit has been described by the British Embassy as another important step in promoting peace and reconciliation. (Photo by Adam Gerrard - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland on May 19, 2015 in Galway, Ireland. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Ireland today for their four day visit to the Republic and Northern Ireland, the visit has been described by the British Embassy as another important step in promoting peace and reconciliation. (Photo by Adam Gerrard - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Sabina Coyne, Queen Elizabeth II, the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh inspect the guard at Windsor Castle on April 8, 2014 in Windsor, England. This is the first official visit by the head of state of the Irish Republic to the United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Sabina Coyne, Queen Elizabeth II, the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh inspect the guard at Windsor Castle on April 8, 2014 in Windsor, England. This is the first official visit by the head of state of the Irish Republic to the United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meet with Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne as they stand next to President's dog at the official presidential residence Aras an Uachtarain on March 3, 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meet with Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne as they stand next to President's dog at the official presidential residence Aras an Uachtarain on March 3, 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)