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He said King Charles, like the Queen, would have a role in “promoting reconciliation”, and that the King had “a very sharp insight into the politics of Northern ...

“The Queen made a pledge to dedicate herself to her country and her people, and to maintain the principles of constitutional government. I lost my mum recently and I wouldn’t want all this media.” He added: “She had a major historical contribution to that … “I think this would not have been possible and it wouldn’t have happened during the dark days of our troubled past. that would be replaced by the restoration of full British sovereignty.” I said you are very welcome in Northern Ireland. She didn’t have to do that, but she did. [Good Friday agreement](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/01/uk-minister-says-northern-ireland-protocol-threatens-good-friday-agreement) paved the way for the [Queen’s landmark visit](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/may/19/queen-ireland-visit-respect-adams) to the Republic of Ireland in 2011, when she spoke Irish and made gestures of reconciliation. Maskey added: “As we remember Queen Elizabeth’s positive leadership, let us all reflect that such leadership is still needed. Now, with that shining example before me, and with God’s help, I take up my new duties resolved to seek the welfare of all the inhabitants of Northern Ireland.” Matthew O’Toole, the group leader in the Stormont parliament for the nationalist Social Democratic and Labour party, said he wanted to “recognise the role [the Queen] had in terms of building reconciliation on the island of Ireland and between the islands of Britain and Ireland”. King Charles has resolved to “seek the welfare of all the inhabitants of Northern Ireland” in a formal response to the region’s assembly on his visit to Hillsborough Castle to meet the public and politicians.

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Earlier the couple were greeted by flag-waving and cheering supporters on their arrival at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down, the royal residence in Northern Ireland. But it is understood that efforts are under way to set up a meeting next week when the Taoiseach travels to London for the queen’s funeral. British prime minister Liz Truss will also attend, but it is not expected that the two leaders will hold talks in Belfast.

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King Charles III greets crowds outside Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland HILLSBOROUGH, Northern Ireland (AP) — King Charles III greets crowds outside Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland.

King Charles III and the Queen Consort are visiting Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland as they continue to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Royals and officials who visit Hillsborough Castle are required to sign the visitors' book. They were pictured in front of the two-storey Georgian mansion, which has large steps leading up to the entrance, and a gorgeous water fountain. The space has yellow walls and grand high ceilings. However, the Queen hadn't visited for six years prior to her death, and last stayed there during a visit with the late When the Queen met Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers in 2014, they posed for photographs inside one of the home's living rooms. It's decorated with yellow wallpaper and cream carpets, and has two oak armchairs furnished with blue striped cushions.

Crowds flocked to Co Down village of Royal Hillsborough on Tuesday morning ahead of King's first visit to Northern Ireland as monarch. | UTV News.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will also be present. May it be granted to us all to fulfil the tasks before us so well. The Queen also laid a wreath at Dublin's Garden of Remembrance, which commemorates those who fought against Britain to achieve Irish independence. "This promise she kept with steadfast faith. The Queen visited Belfast more than 20 times but her ground-breaking visit to Dublin in 2011 is remembered for its historical and political importance. She was the first British monarch to visit the city for more than 100 years. In a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland, he said the Queen had not been "a distant observer" in the transformation and progress of relationships among the people of the country. "At the very beginning of her life of service, The Queen made a pledge to dedicate herself to her country and her people and to maintain the principles of constitutional government. He flew into Belfast on Tuesday morning, before heading to Hillsborough. Earlier King Charles and the Queen Consort received a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland from the speaker of the Stormont Assembly Alex Maskey. People standing in the sun in the crowd described the atmosphere as "emotional" and "full of excitement". He said the Queen worked "for the good of all her people" and was an example of tolerance that was firmly rooted in her Christian faith.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have left Northern Ireland after attending a service in memory of Queen Elizabeth at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

I think he will be a real good king. "I want to be here to see the new king. May it be granted to us all to fulfil the tasks before us so well. "This promise she kept with steadfast faith. "Although it is also a day tinged with great sadness as we witness a loving son coming to our village while we are all in mourning for the loss of a truly magnificent queen and his loving mother" "The royal family has a special place in the hearts of all within our communities." "There is a lot of interest in the monarchy here in Northern Ireland." He told the PA news agency: "Today means so much to me and my family, just to be present in my home village with my children to witness the arrival of the new king is a truly historic moment for us all. “She led by example in advancing peace and recombination and the building of relationships with those of us who are Irish, and who share a different political allegiance and aspirations to herself and her Government. The king and queen consort held a private audience with the secretary of state and also met leaders of the five main political parties and the Speaker of the Assembly Alex Maskey, who delivered a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland. People standing in the sun in the crowd described the atmosphere as “emotional” and “full of excitement”. Dozens of students in their uniforms were among those who gathered opposite the cathedral and waited in the hot sun to catch a glimpse of the king.

HILLSBOROUGH, Northern Ireland (AP) — King Charles III greets crowds outside Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland.

King Charles III met members of the main political parties in Northern Ireland during a visit to Hillsborough Castle. | UTV News.

“I think this will be a very important moment for those who follow politics in Northern Ireland, people will pour over the speech today because of all the political nuance in it, but also that message from the King that he is going to follow in the example of his mother and work towards building bridges and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.” In a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland, he said the Queen had not been "a distant observer" in the transformation and progress of relationships among the people of the country. "She led by example in advancing peace and reconciliation and the building of relationships with those of us who are Irish, and who share a different political allegiance and aspirations to herself and her Government.

King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, have arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, as thousands of people continue.

Unionists are loyal to the Crown and the traditional British values they believe it enshrines. Following a reception at the castle, the King and the Queen Consort will attend an afternoon service of prayer and reflection at St. There he will meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, and the leaders of Northern Ireland’s biggest political parties.

King Charles III told aides “I can't bear this bloody thing” after a pen he was using appeared to leak.

While sat down to sign the visitor’s book at the end of the visit at the castle, the King could be heard in a video clip asking the date, before standing up in frustration. The King was at the royal residence of Hillsborough Castle in Co Down in Northern Ireland, when the ink appeared to drip from the pen as he tried to sign a book. King Charles III told aides “I can’t bear this bloody thing” after a pen he was using appeared to leak.

The new British king was at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down when the ink appeared to drip from the pen.

: King Charles' signing ceremony at Northern Ireland's Hillsborough Castle made one thing clear – even royalty can't escape the frustration of an inadequate pen. The British monarch was at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down when the ink appeared to drip from the pen as he tried to sign a book. Britain's King Charles told aides “I can’t bear this bloody thing” after a pen he was using appeared to leak.

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“We feel as a village very honoured that they have chosen to come here, especially in these very sad times, especially for the King. The Queen Consort Camilla asked which guiding association they were from as well. “It is great that as a school we can be part of it. “He asked the girls if they had escaped from a very important school lesson to be here. They were all very excited. “It’s all very exciting.