Queen greets McGuinness at Windsor Castle
Week will be ‘noted for its spirit of generosity and peacemaking’, Sinn Féin deputy leader says
President Higgins attended an Irish-themed reception at Windsor Castle hosted by Queen Elizabeth.Sinn Féin deputy leader Martin McGuinness exchanged warm greetings with the Queen. Video: Reuters
Queen Elizabeth and Sinn Féin deputy leader Martin McGuinness exchanged compliments today on the role each played in building the peace process in Northern Ireland.
The queen and Mr McGuinness exchanged warm greetings at a Northern Ireland-themed reception at Windsor Castle as part of President Higgins’ state visit to Britain.