McAleese to meet Archbishop of Canterbury

The President, Mrs Mary McAleese, will today meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, in London for talks about…

The President, Mrs Mary McAleese, will today meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, in London for talks about the role of the churches in reconciliation in Ireland.

Mrs McAleese will this morning meet members of Irish emigrant groups before visiting Dr Williams at Lambeth Palace.

Later, Mrs McAleese will give a speech at the London Business School where she is expected to praise the role of business in improving relations between Ireland and Britain.

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