And this is my selfie with the Queen! Teenager breaches Royal protocol for a cheeky snap, just before her security man moved him out of the way

As the Queen, 88, walked through St Georges Market in Belfast, teenager Jack Surgenor in crowd tried to get selfie



Royal couple toured Crumlin Road Gaol in north Belfast yesterday morning on second day of their three-day visit

Accompanied on a tour of C wing by First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness

The Queen also took in the sights of one of television's most popular fantasy shows, Game of Thrones




Fans of the Royal family used to be content with a handshake when they passed by in the crowd, but yesterday the Queen's trip in Northern Ireland showed that now nothing less than a selfie will suffice.

As the 88-year-old monarch walked through St. Georges Market in Belfast, on day two of her three-day visit, a teenager from the crowd held out his phone to capture a spontaneous self-portrait with her.



The Queen, who wore a lemon coat with a matching hat, looked slightly bemused by his actions - but plucky Jack Surgenor, 14, managed to get his photo despite the monarch's anxious security detail closing in on him. The photograph was later revealed by ITV News.



Prince Andrew was the first Royal to take a selfie when he tweeted a photograph of himself during an event at St James’s Palace in April. Since then Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have posed for dozens as well as Prince Charles and Prince Harry.



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Selfie: As the 88-year-old monarch walked through St. Georges Market in Belfast, on day two of her three-day visit, a teenager from the crowd held out his phone

Fans of the Royal family used to be content with a handshake when they passed by in the crowd, but yesterday the Queen's trip in Northern Ireland showed that now nothing less than a selfie will suffice

As the 88-year-old monarch walked through St. Georges Market in Belfast, on day two of her three-day visit, a teenager from the crowd held out his phone to capture a selfie with her - he tried twice. Right, two girls also try taking a selfie with the Queen, although she is further away



She was warmly welcomed by hundreds of well-wishers outside while a tight security cordon was in place right around the city centre

Earlier in the day the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited a notorious Belfast prison once synonymous with the Troubles.

The Royal couple were given a tour of Crumlin Road Gaol alongside Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness - both politicians were held at the former prison despite being on different sides of the political divide.



Sinn Fein veteran and former IRA commander Mr McGuinness was held in the prison for over a month in 1976 on a charge of IRA membership - a count that was later dropped in court.



Democratic Unionist leader Mr Robinson was detained on a number of occasions during the 1980s for his involvement in protests against the controversial Anglo Irish Agreement.

Once a forbidding facility synonymous with the dark years of the conflict, the transformation of the site into a popular visitor attraction is symbolic of Northern Ireland’s journey toward peace.

Queen Elizabeth is presented with a cushion for Prince George by three-year-old Jack Morgan during a walk around St. Georges Market in Belfast

Queen Elizabethand the Duke of Edinburgh talk with stall holder Simon Matthews during the walk around

The Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip chat to stall holders as they tour the market

In a speech at the City Hall, the Queen said she and the Duke of Edinburgh were seeing first-hand how people in Northern Ireland are working together for the common good

The jail visit was the first engagement of five for the Royal couple in Belfast.



The Queen also took in the sights of one of television's most popular fantasy shows, Game of Thrones.



In a whistlestop tour of the new Titanic studios in the old Belfast shipyard, and the old Paint Hall where many scenes are shot, the royal was given a first hand guide to the work that goes into making a bloodcurdling saga with millions of followers.



The Queen and Prince Philip spent time chatting with stars of the HBO production, including 17-year-old Maisie Williams, who plays the spirited Arya Stark and 18-year-old Sophie Turner, Arya's elder and more reserved sister Sansa in the show.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited the notorious Belfast prison once synonymous with the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Royal couple arrived at Crumlin Road Gaol in north Belfast yesterday morning on the second day of their three-day visit. Pictured: Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson (right) and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (left)

They were accompanied on a tour of C wing by Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness- both politicians were held at the former prison during the Troubles

The Queen and Duke last visited Northern Ireland in 2012 as part of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee celebrations The Queen waves to the crowds upon her arrival at the notorious jail. The jail visit was the first engagement of five for the Royal couple in Belfast yesterday

The Queen was given a bouquet of flowers on arrival at the prison and she shook hands with the Lord Lieutenant Dame Mary Peters before starting the tour



The Queen was shown handmade costumes and props and armoury that has helped further the cult following Game of Thrones has built.



She was also presented with a miniature replica of the Iron Throne of Westeros - the real seat is said to be coveted by only the most machiavellian of kings.



David Benioff and Dan Weiss, executive producers and writers of Game of Thrones led the tour through the Paint Hall where the sets for the Red Keep and the Throne Room are housed.



The success of the show is furthering Northern Ireland's reputation as a go-to place for the film industry.



A strong crew base, stunning locations, studio facilities and financial incentives, are ranking the region as one of the most sought-after filming locations for both film and television productions.

Windsor is coming: The Queen moves closer to the Iron Throne of King's Landing, seat of the ruler of Westeros, while visiting the set of Game of Thrones

Queen Elizabeth looks at the Iron Throne as she meets members of the cast on the set of the television show Game of Thrones in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast

The Royal couple meet with members of the cast, including Sophie Turner (second right), on the set of the popular television series

She was also presented with a miniature replica of the Iron Throne of Westeros - the real seat is said to be coveted by only the most machiavellian of kings David Benioff and Dan Weiss, executive producers and writers of Game of Thrones led the tour through the Paint Hall where the sets for the Red Keep and the Throne Room are housed The success of the show is furthering Northern Ireland's reputation as a go-to place for the film industry. Prince Philip greets the show's actress Rose Leslie

A strong crew base, stunning locations, studio facilities and financial incentives, are ranking the region as one of the most sought-after filming locations for both film and television productions After just over half hour at the studios the royal couple were driven out of the old shipyard area and into the heart of Belfast where a lunch was held in their honour at the City Hall. In a speech at the City Hall, the Queen said she and the Duke of Edinburgh were seeing first-hand how people in Northern Ireland are working together for the common good.

'I know there are many challenges ahead and peacemaking is not always an easy task,' she said.

'But you have come this far by turning the impossible into the possible; and, as you face the future and difficulties that may appear insurmountable, always remember that the thoughts and prayers of millions, including my own, are with you.'

The Queen added: 'The world yearns for examples of positive transformation and of people overcoming differences.

'I hope and believe that Belfast will continue to be one such living example, and I want to thank you - all of you - from every part of this city for the hard work and dedication which you and your families have given to help reshape the city of Belfast and the lives of all the people who live here.' Members of the public await the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh outside the Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast

Ross Murray, 10, and Abi Bassett, 10, from Cliftonville Intergrated School, Belfast, await the arrival of the royal couple outside the jail

While past trips have seen the Queen’s itinerary closely guarded due to security fears, this week’s engagements in the region have been publicised in advance

The Duke of Edinburgh inspects a medal of the Deputy Mayor of Lisburn Andrew Ewing at a Garden Party in Hillsborough Castle

It is the first time for almost 50 years that the Queen has been in City Hall.



She was warmly welcomed by hundreds of well-wishers outside while a tight security cordon was in place right around the city centre.



At City Hall, she met Nichola Mallon, SDLP Lord Mayor of Belfast, and Peter McNaney, chief executive of Belfast City Council.



The royal visitors also enjoyed pre-lunch drinks with elected members of the council.



The Queen and Philip also signed the visitors' book in the Marble Hall.



'Much has happened since I was last in the City Hall,' she said. 'We have learnt a lot in those years about ourselves, each other, and how societies can only grow and flourish if they are built on trust, respect, justice and inter-dependence.

Queen Elizabeth II walks next to Lord Mayor of Belfast Clr Nicola Mallon at a civic luncheon at Belfast City Hall

Much has happened since I was last in the City Hall,' said the Queen. 'We have learnt a lot in those years about ourselves, each other, and how societies can only grow and flourish if they are built on trust, respect, justice and inter-dependence

'On our visit, Prince Philip and I have seen something of the constructive ways in which the people of this city are working together to serve the common good, and we have observed at first-hand how Belfast can attract prominent investors thereby creating high value jobs.'



The Queen said she was certain that in another 50 years a new generation will be in City Hall - the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of this generation - to look back together and see a place which has been further transformed.



She said they would see the words of her grandfather George V fully realised.



In 1921, at an address at the City Hall, the King asked 'to stretch out the hand of forbearance and conciliation'.



McGuiness praises Queen for contribution to peace process after their first one-to-one meeting takes place at start of Northern Irish visit

Martin McGuinness has praised the Queen as a passionate supporter of the Northern Ireland peace process after they held their first ever one to one meeting.

The Sinn Fein veteran and former IRA commander described his ten minute private audience with the monarch at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down as 'very nice' and 'useful'.

It was the Queen’s third encounter with Mr McGuinness but their first on an individual to individual basis.

Queen Elizabeth meets Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness during a private audience at Hillsborough Castle, Belfast, at the beginning of a three day royal visit to Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II meets Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and right, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers during a private audience at Hillsborough Castle

The meeting provided more evidence of the on-going efforts to normalise relations between Irish republicans and the British establishment in the post conflict era.

'It was a very nice and useful meeting with Queen Elizabeth,' Mr McGuinness said as he emerged from Hillsborough Castle.

'Remember I am an Irish republican, I was an Irish republican when I went in there and I am still a very proud Irish republican, but I also have a very important ministerial position. My job is to represent everybody, my job is to provide real and positive leadership - that’s what I am trying to do.

'And I think in these engagements with Queen Elizabeth, and this is the third, I always see these as an opportunity to reach out, to stretch out the hand of friendship to the unionist community here in the north.

'And I think from the contributions made by Queen Elizabeth it’s quite clear indeed - her visit to Dublin, meeting me in Belfast two years ago, the visit to Windsor palace and again today [Tuesday], that she is someone who absolutely and passionately supports the peace process and supports big acts of reconciliation.'

Before meeting Mr McGuinness, the Queen also had an audience with Democratic Unionist First Minister Peter Robinson.

Prince Philip, arrives to present around 75 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards including the 1000th in Northern Ireland at an event in Hillsborough Castle in north-west County Down

The Duke of Edinburgh chats with nominees prior to the presentation yesterday

Historic moment: The Queen shakes hands with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in front of Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (centre) and the world's cameras in Belfast in June 2012

The DUP leader, who earlier commended the fact that an improved security situation had allowed the Queen’s visit to be well publicised in advance, noted the significance of her encounter with Mr McGuinness.

'I think the fact the deputy first minister is in sitting with an audience with the Queen at this moment perhaps demonstrates just how far we have come,' he said.

While relations between Sinn Fein and the Royal family are seemingly thawing, the Queen’s latest visit comes at a time when a deep freeze has set in at the heart of the power-sharing institutions at Stormont.

Political progress on big ticket issues has stalled, with Mr McGuinness and Mr Robinson unable to find consensus on how to deal with the long standing disputes - such as those on parades, flags and the past - that continue to block the road toward a fully shared society.

The Prince of Wales jumps from the canal boat as he arrives at Middleport Pottery yesterday. The Prince's Regeneration Trust has spent about £9m revamping Middleport Pottery in Burslem

The Prince of Wales travels by canal boat to the pottery. The trust said it hoped to boost its visitor numbers to 30,000 people a year through its new museum exhibit and by encouraging schools to use the new classroom spaces





