Belfast, July 28.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Belfast this morning in the Royal yacht, Victoria and Albert, having spent the night on board at Stranraer to where they went from London yesterday.
The Royal yacht had been escorted by three cruisers and six destroyers. The visit of Their Majesties lasted only for one day, but it was filled with processions and ceremonial and the North Iris! tal was packed with enthusia: tors from all over Ulster.
The city stopped work for the visit and thousands of factory hands, who were released from work with a full day's pay, gave a tremendous greeting to the King and Queen Through the whole of the Royal drive from the quayside to the City Hall the people were massed ten twelve deep en: the pavements and in the side roads. The windows of buildings were thronged and flags, handkerchiefs and hats were waved above ihe mass of people.
Before entering the City Hall, Their Majesties visited the "Garden of Remembrance" nearby and also inspected a parade of enthusiastic men and women.
Their Majesties, who were accompanied by Sir Alexander Hardinge, Private Secretary to the King; Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, and Viscount Gage, Lord-in-Waiting, were met on board on their arrival at Donegal quay, ey the Duke of Abercorn, Governor of Northern Ireland, and the Duchess of Abercorn.
On the way to the City Hall, Their Majesties were cheered to the echo by the great throngs of workmen who lined the streets, and en aàr-rival, were received by the Lord r of Belfast and civic dignita-The stairway up to the Hall lined by men of the Irish Guards. The six Lords Lieutenant of the Counties were then presented.
On behalf of the people of North Ireland, the Duke of Abercorn e: pressed the loyalty of Ulster to His Majesty's person.
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