GB News interrupted as main Royal Family information introduced
King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by more than 200 musicians, singers and dancers as they arrived in Belfast to start their three-day tour of Northern Ireland
It was good news for King Charles and Queen Camilla(Image: Getty)
GB News was interrupted for a fresh update on King Charles and Queen Camilla. The royal pair were welcomed by over 200 musicians, singers and dancers as they arrived in Belfast to celebrate Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the globe’s biggest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance.
GB News presenter Alex Armstrong informed viewers: “I was very excited about this. The King and Queen have started their three-day visit to Northern Ireland. They began their trip with a celebration of traditional music and culture.
Royal correspondent Cameron Walker disclosed the royal duo enjoyed a heartfelt reception to Irish music as they met organisers and performers of the festival. He said: “The Fleadh is Ireland’s biggest festival of traditional music, dance, culture and it’s the first time Belfast has ever hosted. Charles and Camilla were entertained by performances from local schoolchildren and groups of dancers from different cultures, and even had a go themselves at playing the bodhrán drums.
The King and Queen also tasted whiskey from the Titanic distillers – the first in Belfast for nearly 90 years. The festival will take place at Thompson Dock, where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1911.
Cameron added: “Their majesties also held audiences with the first minister and deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly. A reminder of power sharing in the country.
“Today, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to continue their tour of the nation.”, reports the Express. GB News presenter Ellie Costello remarked: “It looks like a fantastic trip!”
They carried on with their day through additional public appearances, with King Charles making his way to the science and discovery centre, Odyssey Place, where he encountered several young entrepreneurs.
The organisation partners with The King’s Trust, Microsoft and Almac to provide programmes aimed at developing STEM skills and generating fresh career pathways. The King also met Rachel Rose, who established jewellery enterprise Empower Flower last July.
“I wanted to give back after experiencing some dark times myself,” she said. “I’m trying to encourage people to come off their phones and use their hands to create some magic.”
Meanwhile, the Queen paid a visit to Fane Street Primary School in south Belfast, recognised for having the most diverse student body of any educational establishment in the area.
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