Queen and Prince Philip visit the set of Game of Thrones during Belfast visit
The Queen and Prince Philip met cast members on the set of hit show Game of Thrones today, during their Royal visit to Northern Ireland.
The Game of Thrones series follows the members of several noble houses in a civil war for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, set in a fantasy world.
The Royals followed protocol and politely declined to sit on the throne, admiring its intricate design, before saying it looked uncomfortable to sit in.
Maisie Williams, the 17-year-old star who plays the spirited Arya Stark in the series, was the first of the actors to talk to the monarch.
The Queen also received a miniature Iron Throne to mark her visit to the Belfast set, although it has yet to be established whether Her Majesty is a fan of the gory fantasy epic.
The Royal tour of the set included two of the impressive sets used in the show, including the Red Keep at King's Landing and the Throne Room.
Lena Headey, who plays Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, said she was overwhelmed and honoured by the royal visit.
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The Game of Thrones story by George RR Martin's has brought £82 million to the Northern Ireland economy in the biggest television production in Europe - the equivalent of 900 full-time and 5,700 part-time jobs.
A young boy also cheekily attempted a 'selfie' with the Queen during her walk around St George's Market later in the day.
ITV News' Royal Editor Tim Ewart accompanied the Queen during her visit around Belfast: