The Queen and Northern Ireland through the years
The Queen has made 25 visits to Northern Ireland, including three before she ascended to the throne.
At the time, Northern Ireland, like the rest of the United Kingdom, was recovering from World War Two.Her father died in 1952 and after an extended period of mourning, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in June 1953 and subsequently went on a coronation tour.She went to Hillsborough Castle, accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Continuing the travel theme, the Queen officially opened a Belfast bridge named in her honour in July 1966.The Queen Elizabeth II bridge crosses the River Lagan and is now one of the busiest routes in and out of the city. By this time, the Troubles were raging in Northern Ireland and security around the royal visit was stepped up. There were republican protests, and the words 'stuff the jubilee' were painted on some walls.
It also meant major changes to policing with the Royal Ulster Constabulary becoming the Police Service of Northern Ireland .Image source,The Queen presented the George Cross to Constable Paul Slaine of the RUC at Hillsborough Castle
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