{"id":2092,"date":"2014-06-25T11:33:52","date_gmt":"2014-06-25T11:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/?p=2092"},"modified":"2014-06-26T15:37:54","modified_gmt":"2014-06-26T15:37:54","slug":"queen-tours-game-of-thrones-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/index.php\/queen-tours-game-of-thrones-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen tours \u2018Game of Thrones\u2019 set"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Queen\"<\/a>The United Kingdom\u2019s 88-year-old monarch toured the Belfast sets of the hit HBO series \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d and met many of its stars Tuesday beside the show\u2019s sword-covered seat of power, the Iron Throne.
\nUnlike many visitors to Belfast\u2019s Titanic Studios, the monarch declined to take a seat on the throne created for the ruler of the mythical Seven Kingdoms.
\n\u201cGame of Thrones\u201d creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss escorted the monarch through the show\u2019s custom-made armory, hangars of costumes, and sprawling sets used to shoot the program\u2019s interior scenes and perilous ice-cliff ascents \u2014 part of the biggest TV production ever mounted in Europe.
\nShe chatted with actors Lena Headey, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie and Conleth Hill.
\nAs well as meeting cast and production staff, the Royal couple were also given a short overview of the series and the impact it has had on Northern Ireland, not only in terms of employment, but also in the creative arts field.
\nThe Queen and Prince Philip also viewed some of the props that have featured in the hit fantasy show.
\nBefore leaving, they were presented with a miniature version of the infamous Iron Throne, which appears in the series.
\nEarlier, they were greeted as they arrived at the Crumlin Road jail by members of the public waving Union flags.
\nInside, the Royal couple were met by a number of dignitaries, including Northern Ireland\u2019s First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
\nIt is the Queen\u2019s first visit to Northern Ireland since 2012, when she came as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
\nIn the past, details of Royal visits to Northern Ireland have not been announced beforehand for security reasons, but this time around, much of their itinerary has been made public.<\/p>\n

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