27/06/2016

Queen and Duke Of Edinburgh To Visit NI

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to arrive in Northern Ireland today, 27 June, for a two-day visit.

They will meet with the First and deputy First Minister as well as the NI Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.

On Tuesday, 28 June, the Royal couple will visit the Giant's Causeway and also travel to Bushmills in Co Antrim.

They will unveil a statue to Robert Quigg and attend a reception at Portrush Golf Club.

(CD/MH)

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