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31/05/2012
Queen To Visit Northern Ireland Next Month
The Queen is set to visit Northern Ireland during her Diamond Jubilee tour.
She and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Enniskillen and Belfast on June 26 and 27 in the tour of the UK, which marks 60 years since she ascended to the throne.
First Minister Peter Robinson said it was a "sign of progress" that security concerns no longer prevented the Palace from giving advance notice of royal visits to Northern Ireland.
He said: "This change in protocol will give people a great opportunity to demonstrate their fondness and admiration for Her Majesty by coming onto the streets to welcome her. This is testimony to the changed times in which we live."
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, a former IRA commander, said previously that he would consider meeting the Queen if she visited Northern Ireland.
He announced this week that the Northern Ireland Executive is considering making a gift to Queen Elizabeth to mark the Jubilee, and he recognised that "hundreds of thousands of people" in Northern Ireland look up to the UK head of state.
Among the more unusual gifts given to the Queen on state visits over the years, she has received an elephant, a grove of maple trees and two giant turtles.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Trust is raising money throughout 2012 to give grants to charitable projects across the Commonwealth.
As part of a packed programme of events to commemorate the Jubilee, 51 beacons will be lit across Northern Ireland this weekend.
The first of these, in Carrickfergus, will be the first beacon to be lit in the whole of the United Kingdom.
(NE/GK)
She and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Enniskillen and Belfast on June 26 and 27 in the tour of the UK, which marks 60 years since she ascended to the throne.
First Minister Peter Robinson said it was a "sign of progress" that security concerns no longer prevented the Palace from giving advance notice of royal visits to Northern Ireland.
He said: "This change in protocol will give people a great opportunity to demonstrate their fondness and admiration for Her Majesty by coming onto the streets to welcome her. This is testimony to the changed times in which we live."
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, a former IRA commander, said previously that he would consider meeting the Queen if she visited Northern Ireland.
He announced this week that the Northern Ireland Executive is considering making a gift to Queen Elizabeth to mark the Jubilee, and he recognised that "hundreds of thousands of people" in Northern Ireland look up to the UK head of state.
Among the more unusual gifts given to the Queen on state visits over the years, she has received an elephant, a grove of maple trees and two giant turtles.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Trust is raising money throughout 2012 to give grants to charitable projects across the Commonwealth.
As part of a packed programme of events to commemorate the Jubilee, 51 beacons will be lit across Northern Ireland this weekend.
The first of these, in Carrickfergus, will be the first beacon to be lit in the whole of the United Kingdom.
(NE/GK)
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The 2005 Birthday Honours List for Northern Ireland
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The full list of recipients of honours in the 2005 Birthday Honours list for Northern Ireland is as follows: Knighthood: Mr Hugh Orde OBE, Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland - for services to Northern Ireland. CBE: Mr Robert David Stewart Campbell, Belfast - For Political and public service.
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Northern Ireland’s political leaders pay tribute to Queen Mother
Tributes have been paid to the Queen Mother at the Northern Ireland Assembly, which was recalled from their Easter recess as a mark of respect. The speaker, Lord Alderdice, opened the session and called for a minute’s silence in memory of the Queen Mother, who died at the weekend.
Northern Ireland’s political leaders pay tribute to Queen Mother
Tributes have been paid to the Queen Mother at the Northern Ireland Assembly, which was recalled from their Easter recess as a mark of respect. The speaker, Lord Alderdice, opened the session and called for a minute’s silence in memory of the Queen Mother, who died at the weekend.
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Northern Ireland marks Queen Mother’s death
People in Northern Ireland have begun signing books of condolence following the death of the Queen Mother. A book has been opened at St Columb’s Cathedral in Londonderry, and further books are due to be opened at Belfast City Hall, Craigavon Civic Centre and at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday.
Northern Ireland marks Queen Mother’s death
People in Northern Ireland have begun signing books of condolence following the death of the Queen Mother. A book has been opened at St Columb’s Cathedral in Londonderry, and further books are due to be opened at Belfast City Hall, Craigavon Civic Centre and at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday.
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