The King meets wellwishers at The Pantry Foodbank in Donard Methodist Church, Newcastle, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland (Aaron Chown/PA)
PA Wire
Tony Jones
6 days ago
The King was given a “VIP” movie ticket when he joined passionate film fans running a community cinema in a Northern Ireland seaside resort.
The cinema has become a focal point for the local community who live in the picturesque location that has Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest peak, as a dramatic backdrop.
When the King first arrived, he was given a cinema ticket from the box office to mark his visit printed with “VIP Guest”.
Organisers allow the cinema to be used for a range of events alongside movie screenings: from stand-up comedy, to performances by community groups and martial arts activities.
They even hold KnitFlix nights where the audience is encouraged to knit, crochet or get crafting while watching a movie.