it s the king s first major engagement outside england since being crowned, and queen camilla accompanied him as the couple were greeted by schoolchildren. they also met privately with the senior police officer detective chief inspectorjohn caldwell, who was recently shot multiple times in an attack suspected to have been orchestrated by republican paramilitaries, the first time he s been seen in public since leaving hospital. and at the gardens, the royals shook hands with the sinn fein mpjohn finucane. the republican party has historically had no allegiance to the monarchy, but recently has attended more royal events, they say as a mark of neighbourly respect. music. this musical garden complete with singing shrubbery. music. ..was designed with a nod to the king s own passion for sustainability and the environment. well, this all feels rather alice in wonderland. you re greeted by some dancing trees, and then the centrepiece underneath the crown