Queen Elizabeth II in Northern Ireland: A life in pictures

The Queen at the Giant's Causeway. Credit: Pacemaker

On the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II's death, UTV looks back at her visits to Northern Ireland.

The Queen died at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon, aged 96.

The Queen on an early visit to Northern Ireland. Credit: Pacemaker
The Queen on another visit. Credit: Pacemaker
The Queen at Belfast City Hall on a visit. Credit: Pacemaker
Prince Philip and the Queen on a visit. Credit: Pacemaker
The Queen's visits to Northern Ireland were mostly accompanied by her husband Prince Philip.
Queen Elizabeth meeting the late Rev Dr Ian Paisley, former leader of the DUP. Credit: Pacemaker
The moment in 2012 when Queen Elizabeth met former IRA commander and then Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness. Credit: PA
The Queen visiting a Game of Thrones exhibition. Credit: Pacemaker
The Queen at the opening of Bellarena train station in Co Londonderry. Credit: Pacemaker
The Queen on a visit to UTV in Havelock House. Credit: Pacemaker