27/06/2016

Queen and Duke Of Edinburgh To Visit NI

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to arrive in Northern Ireland today, 27 June, for a two-day visit.

They will meet with the First and deputy First Minister as well as the NI Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.

On Tuesday, 28 June, the Royal couple will visit the Giant's Causeway and also travel to Bushmills in Co Antrim.

They will unveil a statue to Robert Quigg and attend a reception at Portrush Golf Club.

(CD/MH)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

23 June 2014
Queen Begins Three-Day Visit
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to arrive in Northern Ireland today for a three-day visit. They will attend a number of public engagements from Monday (23 June) until 25 June.
04 June 2014
Queen To Visit NI
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Northern Ireland this month for a series of public engagements. The Royal visit will take place between June 23 and June 25, with further details to be announced in due course.
08 December 2005
The Queen arrives in NI for one-day visit
Her Majesty The Queen has arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday for a one-day visit. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty will undertake a series of engagements throughout the day, the first of which saw the Royal couple arrive at Belfast Central Mission.
14 June 2016
Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge To Attend Annual Garden Party
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to visit Northern Ireland today, 14 June. Prince William and his wife Catherine will attend the annual garden party at Hillsborough Castle. The event is to be hosted by NI Secretary of State Theresa Villliers. Around 2,500 guests have been invited. This is the Royal couple's second visit to NI together.
15 January 2014
Bill Clinton To Visit Queen's
Bill Clinton is to visit Queen’s University Belfast on 5 March this year, it has been announced. The former President will undertake an itinerary including the opening of the University’s Leadership Institute, now known as the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall.