King Charles III meets volunteers, gardeners and growers at Ards Allotments, near Strangford Lough in Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Ards Allotments was founded by owner Maurice who was inspired by watching the King, then Prince of Wales, visit an allotment on the news.placeholder image
King Charles III meets volunteers, gardeners and growers at Ards Allotments, near Strangford Lough in Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Ards Allotments was founded by owner Maurice who was inspired by watching the King, then Prince of Wales, visit an allotment on the news.

Gallery: King and Queen visit Newtownards for separate engagements on the final day of the royal visit to Northern Ireland

Michael Cousins
By Michael Cousins

Digital specialist

Published 21st May 2026, 12:34 GMT
Updated 21st May 2026, 13:44 GMT

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Queen Camilla meets local traders at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

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Queen Camilla meets local traders at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Photo: Chris Jackson

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King Charles III speaks to well-wishers at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

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King Charles III speaks to well-wishers at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Photo: Aaron Chown

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Queen Camilla speaks to well-wishers at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

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Queen Camilla speaks to well-wishers at a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Photo: Aaron Chown

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King Charles III speaks to a dog owner as he meets members of the public during a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland.

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King Charles III speaks to a dog owner as he meets members of the public during a community celebration at the two-day festival in Conway Square, Newtownards, on day three of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Photo: Chris Jackson

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