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In Pictures: Charles and Camilla in NI

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall came to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

On the first day of their two-day visit, they had several engagements in Belfast before swapping the city for the countryside.

On the second day, they started their day with a trip to Bangor, in County Down.

Tim Rooke Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Belfast City Hall on 18 MayTim Rooke
First stop was Belfast City Hall, where the royal couple met historians and staff.
Tim Rooke Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Belfast City Hall on 18 MayTim Rooke
The prince's great-grandfather, King George V, officially opened Northern Ireland's first parliament on 22 June 1921.
Reuters Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales during visit to NI on 18 May 2021Reuters
The prince and the Duchess of Cornwall, sporting a colour co-ordinated face mask, then called in on youth workers at the Education Authority in Belfast.
Clodagh Kilcoyne Prince of Wales during visit to NI on 18 May 2021Clodagh Kilcoyne
The prince is perhaps looking for a way out during his visit to the authority's headquarters in the city's Cathedral Quarter.
SAMIR HUSSEIN/POOL Prince Charles visits Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast on 18 May 2021SAMIR HUSSEIN/POOL
Think of Belfast and the yellow cranes of the Harland and Wolff shipyard tend to come to mind.
SAMIR HUSSEIN/POOL Prince Charles visits Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast on 18 May 2021SAMIR HUSSEIN/POOL
The royal visit is the first in what is Northern Ireland's centenary year.
Tim Rooke Duchess of Cornwall in Northern Ireland on Tuesday 18 MayTim Rooke
While her husband was at the Titanic shipyard, the duchess went to the County Down village of Hillsborough and the workshop of silversmith Cara Murphy, who created the Grand National trophy.
Liam McBurney The Prince of Wales greets springer spaniel Willow and children from Dromintee Primary School during a visit to Slieve Gullion Forest Park in Meigh, NewryLiam McBurney
Prince Charles caught up with pupils from Dromintee Primary School in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. He also met Willow on what happened to be the springer spaniel's birthday.
Liam McBurney The Prince of Wales greets people in the car park during a visit to Slieve Gullion Forest Park in Meigh, Newry, on 18 May 2021Liam McBurney
A bit of a crowd had gathered in the car park of the forest park to greet the prince.
Chris Jackson/REUTERS Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, meet well-wishers as they visit Bangor open air market, in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Britain May 19, 2021.Chris Jackson/REUTERS
Well-wishers gathered in Bangor, County Down, to see Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on Wednesday morning.
Chris Jackson/REUTERS Prince Charles bumps elbows with a well-wisher at BangorChris Jackson/REUTERS
News soon spread about the royal couple's arrival in Bangor.
EPA Prince of Wales arrives to view stones which line the Donaghadee Harbour walls and were decorated with messages of hope by local people during the panEPA
Prince Charles' second engagement of the day was in nearby Donaghadee, County Down.
Samir Hussein/PA Wire The Prince of Wales during a visit to Donaghadee Harbour where he viewed stones which line the harbour walls and were decorated with messages of hope by local people during the pandemic. The prince also unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Royal Charter of Donaghadee Harbour and the laying of the harbour"s foundation stone.Samir Hussein/PA Wire
Prince Charles read the messages of hope painted on stones at the harbour in Donaghadee.
Niall Carson/Press Association The Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the Kilcooley Women's Centre, where she met staff and learn about the groups" work from its members in Bangor,Niall Carson/Press Association
The duchess visited Kilcooley Women's Centre to meet the staff and learn about their work.
Niall Carson/Press Association The Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the Kilcooley Women"s Centre, where she met staff and learn about the groups" work from its members in Bangor,Niall Carson/Press Association
The Duchess of Cornwall said she "won't forget" her visit to Kilcooley Women's Centre, where they host The Camilla Club.
Pacemaker Prince Charles chats to a schoolgirl in Caledon, County TyronePacemaker
On Wednesday afternoon, Prince Charles got some football tips in Caledon, County Tyrone.
Pacemaker People turned out to catch a glimpse of the prince in the village of Caledon, County Tyrone.Pacemaker
People turned out to catch a glimpse of the prince in the village of Caledon, County Tyrone.