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19/03/2008
Queen Meets Irish President In Belfast
The Queen is making a three-day trip to Northern Ireland, and - as the tenth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches - the monarch has today met Irish President Mary McAleese, as well as First Minister, Rev Ian Paisley.
The meeting with President McAleese was one of a number of royal engagements on Wednesday, the second day of her visit to the Province.
On Thursday, the Queen will attend the traditional pre-Easter Maundy Service in Armagh Cathedral.
Yesterday, she attended a reception at Hillsborough Castle on the first day of her visit.
The Queen met more than 300 members and workers from the Territorial Army.
The event was to mark the organisation's centenary.
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The meeting with President McAleese was one of a number of royal engagements on Wednesday, the second day of her visit to the Province.
On Thursday, the Queen will attend the traditional pre-Easter Maundy Service in Armagh Cathedral.
Yesterday, she attended a reception at Hillsborough Castle on the first day of her visit.
The Queen met more than 300 members and workers from the Territorial Army.
The event was to mark the organisation's centenary.
(DS)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
