During a visit to Northern Ireland with Prince William, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has received praise from royal fans for her calm reaction after being challenged by a woman.

The incident occurred during a walkabout in Belfast when the woman, dressed in green, approached Kate and shook her hand, saying, “Nice to meet you but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country.”

She then added, “Ireland belongs to the Irish,” while recording the exchange on her mobile phone.

Despite the unexpected confrontation, the Princess of Wales smiled warmly before moving on to greet another well-wisher.

Royal fans took to Twitter to commend Kate for her handling of the situation.

One user, @CamillaWindsor, commented, “Catherine handled the situation very gracefully though.”

Another, @NaomiSky_15, wrote, “And the Princess of Wales handled it with grace and dignity, as always, moving on.”

A third user, @WildCudzi2, said, “Catherine just moved on without missing a beat.

LOL.”

The incident took place in a predominantly nationalist area of Belfast.

However, Kate and William were met with open arms by the rest of the crowd throughout their visit to Northern Ireland.

Their first stop of the day was at the Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm (PIPSC) charity.

They engaged with the staff, discussing their work in helping individuals at risk of suicide and self-harm.

Additionally, they participated in an art therapy session with vulnerable children who have received support from the organization.

The royal couple also joined a group of volunteer counselors in packing up the charity’s Little Boxes of Hope, which are support packages provided to children following their time with PIPSC.

These packages aim to assist in their ongoing recovery and ensure that parents and guardians feel better equipped to cope.

After their visit to PIPSC, Kate and William ventured into Belfast’s city center to explore Trade Market, a new outdoor street food and retail market.

Known for their competitive spirit, the couple took part in a cocktail-making race.

They also learned about the Trade Market enterprise, which revitalized a previously vacant site to showcase new businesses and increase footfall in a less-visited area.

During their time in Belfast, they met with representatives from Kano’s, a Belfast-based software company that provided the site for the market at a peppercorn rent.

To conclude their day, the royal couple visited the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim.

Cheering crowds lined the streets to greet them as they arrived to visit Carrick Connect, a youth charity offering support services to local young people facing social or emotional difficulties.

In summary, Kate Middleton’s composed response to the challenging encounter during her visit to Northern Ireland has been commended by royal fans.

The incident occurred in Belfast’s nationalist area, but the overall reception throughout the day was positive.

Kate and William engaged with various organizations and businesses, highlighting the importance of mental health support and community initiatives.

Their visit to Carrickfergus showcased their commitment to supporting young people in need.