Entertainment · 21 May 2026
King Charles plays drums, drinks whiskey in Belfast
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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.
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