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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 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.

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.

Accompanied by Camilla, the Queen Consort, his plane touched down at Belfast City Airport. King Charles III pictured as he arrives at Hillsborough Castle where ...

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort arrive in Northern Ireland as part of Their Majesties' wider programme of visits across the regions of the UK. The King and Consort arrive at Hillsborough Castle, where they meet with the public and viewed floral tributes left for Queen Elizabeth II before His Majesty held a private audience with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and meet with representatives from political parties. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th September 2022 Members meet King Charles and The Queen Consort at Hillsborough Castle. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th September 2022 Members of the public meet King Charles and The Queen Consort at Hillsborough Castle. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th September 2022 Members of the public, local school children and Connie the Corgi meet King Charles at Hillsborough Castle. King Charles III pictured as he arrives at Hillsborough Castle where he will meet Stormont's party leaders. Pacemaker Press 13-09-2022: King Charles III has arrived in Northern Ireland on his first visit as monarch. Their Majesties also received a Message of Condolence from The Speaker of Assembly Alex Maskey. King Charles III and the Queen Consort greet members of the puplic as they arrive at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. King Charles III and the Queen Consort look at floral tributes as they arrive at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. King Charles III and the Queen Consort arrive at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. Accompanied by Camilla, the Queen Consort, his plane touched down at Belfast City Airport.

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

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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.

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.

King Charles III's bad run of luck with pens continued today when a fountain pen he was using to sign a document sprung a leak.

The fountain pen set he used to sign the historic document was a gift from his sons William and Harry. 🔖🇬🇧King Charles prompts aide to take pen away: King Charles was seen prompting his aide to remove a tray of pens from his desk during his proclamation ceremony.— worldnews24u (@worldnews24u) King Charles III’s bad run of luck with pens continued today when a fountain pen he was using to sign a document sprung a leak.

King Charles III says he "can't bear this bloody thing" as a pen appears to leak on his hand at Northern Ireland's Hillsborough Castle.

The dog's owner was among the crowds who turned out to greet him outside the castle. The new monarch was signing the visitors' book in front of cameras at Hillsborough Castle when it appeared to leak on his hand. King Charles III has lost his temper with a leaking fountain pen at a signing ceremony in Northern Ireland.

Monarch had been signing visitor's book in front of cameras at Hillsborough Castle near Belfast when pen malfunctioned.

Hope in due course he gets the time he needs to deal with this traumatic period.” He is in his 70s and flying round the country almost non-stop. The new monarch was shown signing a visitor’s book in front of cameras at Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast. Clear it is getting to him. [accession ceremony](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/10/charles-formally-proclaimed-king-by-privy-council) at St James’s Palace and addressing MPs and Lords at Westminster Hall, flew back to Edinburgh on Monday where he walked behind the Queen’s coffin and later stood over it at a vigil with his siblings. [airing his frustration](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/sep/10/king-charles-signals-to-aide-to-remove-pens-during-signing-of-oath-video) during a ceremony for the second time in four days while in Northern Ireland.