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Prince Charles to visit peace centre in Northern Ireland

Prince Charles will visit Northern Ireland's oldest peace and reconciliation centre later today concluding his visit to the region.

The daughter of Lord Mountbatten, who was killed by an IRA bomb in August 1979, has supported the Corrymeela Centre for years in its work with victims of violence on all sides of the Troubles.

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People of Mullaghmore want to put past behind them

Lord Mountbatten pictured in 1959. Credit: PA

The people of Mullaghmore want to put the past behind them and get on with their lives following Prince Charles' visit to the scene where his great uncle was killed by the IRA 35 years ago.

Accompanied by his wife Camilla, Charles stopped at the spot where Lord Mountbatten's boat was blown up, killing him in 1979.

Prince Charles as he looks out at the harbour where his great uncle was killed. Credit: PA

He also met with the mother of Paul Maxwell, who died aged 15 in the blast while working on the boat as a summer job.

Charles and Camilla also attended a church service in memory of the victims of the bombing and those killed during the Northern Ireland troubles.

ITV News Royal Editor Tim Ewart reports:

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