There is growing expectation in the Irish and British governments that King Charles will visit Ireland as early as next year.
While no firm arrangements are yet in place, there has been significant informal contact on the issue, according to several people with knowledge of the subject who spoke on condition of anonymity.
President Catherine Connolly will travel to Britain later this month, where she is expected to meet the king as part of her official programme. It is thought a formal invitation could then be issued, though sources said arrangements had not yet reached that point.
However, it is expected by both governments a visit will happen before long. The king has visited Ireland on many occasions, both for public and private engagements, and has expressed his desire to visit again.
Political Editor at The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about this.