General · 21 May 2026

King Charles plays drums, drinks whiskey in Belfast

People in Northern Ireland saw King Charles and Queen Camilla demonstrate musical skills during their unannounced visit. The royal couple played bodhran drums with a folk group in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, where they were hailed as "naturals" after a quick lesson. They also sampled Irish whiskey from Titanic Distillers, a new company in an Edwardian pumphouse.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 May 2026 at 18:18

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