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King Charles drinks and dances in Belfast

King Charles and Queen Camilla on Tuesday kicked off their annual visit to Northern Ireland

Published May 19, 2026

King Charles was seen drinking and dancing in videos showing his arrival in Belfast as the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla started their annual visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

Upon their arrival, the King and Queen joined a showcase of music and culture at Thompson Dock in Belfast.

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According to journalist Rebecca English, There were also local groups displaying the cultural diversity of the city.

"Not sure HM could have kept up with the incredible Irish dancers, but this was a little easier!," said she.

Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen also heard about Titanic Distillers’s whisky-making process. The distillery is housed within the restored Edwardian pumphouse that helped launch the famous ship.

A video shared on the Royal Family's Instagram account showed the royal couple tasting the whiskey during their visit.


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