'Superiority' concerns over 1996 royal yacht visit to Ireland

A 1996 planned visit by the royal yacht HMY Britannia to Ireland, with Prince Charles on board, was criticized for conveying an image of "superiority." Irish Prime Minister John Bruton raised concerns regarding the opulence associated with the yacht, suggesting that Prince Charles could potentially arrive by plane instead to avoid controversy. The visit was eventually cancelled due to security concerns and IRA ceasefire worries, with Irish officials deeming the risks outweighing the benefits of the trip.