King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year
Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the first time this year to attend an event celebrating the city's hosting of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a large Irish music and dance festival. This was the King's 43rd visit to Northern Ireland, and he is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland next year.Key Facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Belfast to celebrate the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival, scheduled for August.
- Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the largest festival of Irish music and dance in the world and will be hosted in Belfast for the first time.
- The royal couple were welcomed with Irish dancers and musicians at the Titanic Quarter event.
- This visit marks King Charles III's 43rd time visiting Northern Ireland, including visits before and after becoming king.
- King Charles III is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland for the first time as king, likely in 2025, after being invited by Irish President Catherine Connolly.
- The King's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made a historic state visit to Ireland in 2011, the first by a British monarch since Irish independence.
- Queen Camilla has visited Northern Ireland 24 times, including 19 visits as Duchess of Cornwall.
- The royal couple were greeted by Belfast city officials, including the city council chief executive and the Lord Mayor.
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