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GB News was interrupted for a new update on King Charles and Queen Camilla. The royal couple were greeted by more than 200 musicians, singers and dancers as they touched down in Belfast to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - the world's largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. GB News presenter Alex Armstrong told viewers: "I was very excited about this. The King and Queen have started their three-day visit to Northern Ireland. They began their trip with a celebration of traditional music and culture.

Royal correspondent Cameron Walker revealed the royal couple received a warm welcome to Irish music as they joined organisers and performers of the festival. He said: "The Fleadh is Ireland's biggest festival of traditional music, dance, culture and it's the first time Belfast has ever hosted.

Charles and Camilla were treated to performances from local schoolchildren and groups of dancers from different cultures, and even had a go themselves at playing the bodhrán drums.

The King and Queen also sampled whiskey from the Titanic distillers - the first in Belfast for nearly 90 years. The festival will take place at Thompson Dock, where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1911.

Cameron added: "Their majesties also held audiences with the first minister and deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly. A reminder of power sharing in the country.

"Today, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to continue their tour of the nation."

GB News presenter Ellie Costello observed: "It looks like a fantastic trip!"

They continued their day with more public engagements, with King Charles heading to the science and discovery centre, Odyssey Place, where he met several young business owners.

The organisation works in partnership with The King's Trust, Microsoft and Almac to deliver programmes designed to build STEM capability and create new career opportunities. The King also met Rachel Rose, who set up jewellery business Empower Flower last July.

"I wanted to give back after experiencing some dark times myself," she said. "I'm trying to encourage people to come off their phones and use their hands to create some magic."

Meanwhile, the Queen visited Fane Street Primary School in south Belfast, known for having the most diverse pupil population of any school in the region.