July 21st , 1903
Edward VII was created Earl of Dublin on 17 January 1850.
The King made his first official visit to Ireland in July and August 1903. Arriving at Kingstown, he stayed a week in Dublin, where he drove in state through the decorated streets of the city in an open carriage, received civic and church dignitaries at Dublin Castle, and reviewed the Dublin Garrison in Phoenix Park.
He then undertook a Royal Progress of other parts of Ireland, visiting Belfast and Derry, before sailing around the coast in the Royal Yacht, landing in Connemara and Cork. He also toured inland, travelling by motor car.
