Queen Camilla and King Charles's three-day visit to Northern Ireland included visits to the city council, local businesses, and innovative projects. They were seen enjoying lively dancing and whiskey shots for the first day, and later, Queen Camilla had a more formal business visit at Arthur's Cafe. Meanwhile, King Charles paid a solo visit to the Newcastle Community Cinema. He also visited the Donard Methodist Church, where he met with volunteers from a food bank project. An unfortunate incident involving a seagull and a jacket was also mentioned.
Queen Camilla beamed as she poured a pint of Guinness for the second day of her three-day visit to Northern Ireland with King Charles today.
Her Majesty arrived in Hillsborough, the royal residence of Northern Ireland, this morning where she met with staff members of the city council and local business owners from across the village. King Charles, meanwhile, has been conducting his own set of solo engagements across the region following the couple's arrival to the capital city of Belfast on Tuesday.
The Queen helped to pull a pint of Guinness during a visit to the popular Parson's Nose restaurant in the heart of the charming village, which was officially granted Royal status in 2021. Clutching a bouquet of purple flowers, Camilla, 78, was seen leaving the village's oldest shop, grocer ER Wilson, before sharing some heartfelt moments with the crowd - including a rather sweet dog.
Taking a moment to greet the hundreds of well-wishers who had lined the streets, Camilla was all smiles for the second day of her and Charles's visit after enjoying some lively dancing and whiskey shots yesterday. For her final small business visit of the morning, Her Majesty visited Arthur's Cafe in Hillsborough and spoke with staff members about their innovative work.
Meanwhile, King Charles paid a solo visit to Newcastle Community Cinema, where the down-to-earth royal left staff stunned when he purchased a cinema ticket. In a rather heartwarming moment, the King warmly embraced deaf actor Agnes Carberry, who stars in popular film 'A Quiet Voice', before meeting with the cinema's incredible volunteers.
Queen Camilla beamed as she poured a Guinness for the second day of her three-day visit to Northern Ireland with King Charles Queen Camilla pours a pint of Guinness during a visit to the popular Three Parson's Nose pub in the heart of the village Her Majesty arrived in Hillsborough, the royal residence of Northern Ireland, this morning where she met with staff members of the city council and owners at numerous local businesses to learn more about their innovative work Meanwhile, King Charles paid a solo visit to Newcastle Community Cinema, where the down-to-earth royal purchased a cinema ticket In a rather heartwarming moment, the King was seen embracing deaf actor Agnes Carberry, who stars in popular film 'A Quiet Voice', before meeting with volunteers Taking a moment to greet the hundreds of well-wishers who had lined the streets, Camilla was all smiles for the second day of her and Charles's visit after a day of lively dancing and whiskey shots yesterday Greeted by the joyous sounds a choir performance outside, the King also visited The Pantry Foodbank held in Donard Methodist Church, which provides free food parcels and hot meals for local individuals in need.
The King also laughed off an unfortunate incident when a seagull let a little something slip on his jacket during a visit to the seaside. Charles, 77, was leaving a food bank project in Newcastle, County Down, in Northern Ireland when the bird defecated from the sky, leaving a noticeable white smear on the back of his suit.
A royal aide discreetly pointed it out and offered him his overcoat to put on, but His Majesty smilingly waved the offer off and insisted plunging into the huge, cheering crowds for an impromptu walkabout as they had been waiting for so long. When one member of the public politely asked him whether he knew he had bird poo on his jacket, the King laughed and said: ‘No, it’s fine. At least it didn't land on my head!
’ The King was in the picturesque town at the foot of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland, to highlight crucial local community projects. His first stop was the Newcastle Community Cinema, founded in 2008 by a group of local film enthusiasts which now sits at the heart of community life. As he arrived at the Box Office he was given a special ‘VIP’ ticket by Vera Edelstein, who was manning the booth.
‘Is that for me? ’ he beamed.
‘That’s very generous of you. ’ He also asked about the recent films shown and how popular different films were. He was then invited into the screening box to help start the playing of a short trailer for a recent film A Quiet Love about a real life deaf couple and their lives through the Troubles.
Dressed in a stylish all-black ensemble featuring the Clever Crepe Finchley Coat from The Fold, which retails for £495, Camilla wore a shamrock-shaped brooch previously owned by the late Queen Elizabeth II for the second day running The King then visited The Pantry Foodbank held in Donard Methodist Church which provides free food parcels and hot meals for any individuals in need As a parting gift from the hard-working volunteers, Charles was presented with a boiled cake and a jar of honey before greeting well-wishers outside who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the monarch Clutching a bouquet of purple flowers, Camilla, 78, was seen leaving the village's oldest shop, grocer ER Wilson To accessorise, she opted for the the Fabergé Imperial Impératrice Tassel Earrings, previously worn by Her Majesty on a visit to Middlesborough in February last year Meeting John and Agnes Carberry afterwards, he told them : ‘You were very courageous.
When did you meet? At school? Oh childhood sweethearts. Lovely.
‘ He also met Northern Irish actor Ian Mclhinney, who has starred in Derry Girls and Game of Thrones. Afterwards he headed to the Donard Methodist Church where he met volunteers from The Pantry Food Bank, giving them the giggles as he he examined the contents of their boxes. He seized on a toilet roll and declared: ‘Very important.
’ The group provides food for around 52 families a month and fear demand growing with rising heating oil prices this winter.
“You are managing? ’ he enquired.
‘Do they mention who they think will need help? You’ve got some good eggs. Terrific. And do you get good feedback.
Do people come and collect or do you visit? There are lots of delicious pastas and things. Things that families need.
‘ He was then invited to help pack a box that will go to a single person this week. He carefully and tidily placed in bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, a toothbrush and toothpaste.
‘I’m sure there is a special order they go in,’ the King mused. ‘Oh that needs to lie down properly. ’ ‘Very, very important,’ he added placing more toilet roll in.
‘You are all very, very special people. What you do is so important.
‘ The King was invited to help pack a food box that will go to a single person this week.
He carefully and tidily placed in bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, a toothbrush and toothpaste To conclude his visit to Newcastle, the King met with representatives from local organisations that serve a key role in the community - including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Pictured: Queen Camilla greets a local business owner in Hillsborough Pictured: King Charles waves as he leaves Newcastle Community Cinema Pictured: King Charles greets well-wishers outside of Newcastle Community Cinema The Queen arrives at the village's oldest shop as part of her focus on local businesses King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Thompson Dock in Belfast yesterday afternoon After meeting community groups including the local RNLI and Mountain Rescue, he embarked on a walkabout, people shouting his name and saying ‘God Save The King’.
Among them was Rosemary Allan, who is about to celebrate her 102nd birthday, and schoolboy George Murdoch, 11, who had brought a box of freshly-laid eggs to give to the monarch. One member of the crowd said: ‘Welcome to Northern Ireland, Your Majesty, thank you for coming to see us. ’ Another member of the crowd shouted: ‘We love you Charles. ’ A third told him: ‘This is so special.
I will never forget it. The last monarch to visit was King George V, so it’s long overdue. We are hugely grateful. ’ Dressed in the Clever Crepe Finchley Coat from The Fold, which retails for £495, and feather-print dress by Fiona Clare, Camilla paired it with a turquoise and diamond shamrock-shaped brooch previously owned by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Camilla's dress is believed to be bespoke, made with the Amherst Blue Silk Satin by Liberty Fabrics. The luxury design was inspired by a feather collection and drawn from a Liberty scarf designed in 1967. To accessorise, Her Majesty opted for the Fabergé Imperial Impératrice Tassel Earrings, which she previously wore on a visit to Middlesborough in February last year.
For her second jam-packed day of engagements to several local businesses, Camilla opted for a pair of trusty black heels to provide some much-needed support and comfort. Charles and Camilla's trip, which like all engagements in the region is carried out amid a strict security blackout, saw Their Majesties greeted with music, singing, dancing – and a taoscán of Titanic – in the capital, Belfast, yesterday.
They joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the world's largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance – which is coming to the city this August for the first time. Their Majesties were greeted by more than two hundred performers as they arrived at Thompson Dock, where Titanic was last on dry land in 1911 before its fateful maiden voyage.
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