Pictures show King Charles III on first visit to Northern Ireland as monarch
Connie the corgi also met the King as he received flowers and cards from excited schoolchildren.Merlin the Persian cat, adorning a golden crown, was one of many who lined the streets.King Charles and Camilla then spent time admiring the floral tributes left outside Hillsborough Castle, the only royal residence in Northern Ireland, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A large crowd gathered outside Belfast City Hall to witness the King and Camilla pass through the city centre.Large screens were placed around Belfast city centre for those who wanted to watch the service of reflection.Inside the cathedral, Prime Minister Liz Truss and Taoiseach Micheál Martin were among those who took part in a service of reflection.Image source,