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Huge Irish sports fan nabs quick selfie with Prince William during Royal visit

A huge Irish sports fan can add another picture to their collection of celebrity selfies - after meeting Prince William.

Jennifer Malone has rubbed shoulders A-listers such as with Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, Irish rugby captain Johnny Sexton, singer Una Healy and Love Island winner Greg O'Shea.

And the sports superfan was on hand to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambrige on Wednesday as they visited Prosperous village in Co Kildare.

Her mum Donna told the Irish Mirror how Jennifer gave William a bunch of daffodils to give Kate Middleton - and the prince embraced the youngster and thanked her for the kind gesture.

The Royals made the stop on what is their second day of their official visit to Ireland.

They attended youth mental health centre Jigsaw in Temple Bar, Dublin city earlier in the day.

They're due to visit Grange, Co Meath before travelling to Howth, Co Dublin later on Wednesday.

William and Kate arrived in the country on Tuesday at Dublin Airport, before visiting President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at Aras an Uachtarain.

On their final day, Thursday, Kate and William will visit a local GAA club as well as Galway city centre.

President Higgins waves off Will and Kate after Royal Visit to Aras an Uachtarain

A major security operation is underway for their visit.

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