King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Belfast
The royal couple joined performers and organisers as Belfast prepares to host the world’s largest traditional Irish music festival for the first time.
- On Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Northern Ireland to begin a three-day visit, commencing with a vibrant celebration of culture and music in Belfast.
- Organisers joined the royal couple to mark the upcoming arrival of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest festival of traditional Irish music, which will debut in Belfast this August.
- The August 2 to 9 showcase is expected to attract more than 800,000 visitors, featuring performances from musician Sharon Shannon and her Big Band, Goitse, the Blackwater Ceili Band, and ensemble McPeake.
- During the trip, the royal couple toured the Titanic Quarter, visiting Titanic Distillers housed within a restored Edwardian pumphouse that once served the dry dock of the RMS Titanic.
- Hosting this major event represents a historic milestone for Belfast, shining a spotlight on the region's cultural heritage while bringing thousands of musicians, dancers, and international visitors to the city.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted the Northern Irish First Minister and her Deputy this afternoon.The meeting comes as part of the royal couple's surprise visit to Belfast, where they joined organisers and performers to mark a landmark moment for the city, which will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this August.The festival, recognised as the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance, has never before been held in…
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