The Queen visits Game of Thrones set during Royal visit

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The Queen and Prince Philip met cast and production members from Game of Thrones during a tour of the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast.

The visit took place during their second day of engagements in Northern Ireland.

Queen arrives at Game of Thrones television setImage source, Pacemaker

On arrival at the Game of Thrones set, the Queen and Prince Phillip met David Benioff and Dan Weiss, executive producers and screenwriters of Game of Thrones.

The Queen is introduced to the cast and crew of Game of ThronesImage source, Pacemaker

The Queen was introduced to crew members from the hit television series.

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the set of Game of Thrones on day two of a visit to Northern IrelandImage source, Press Association

The Royal couple met several of the cast including Varys, played by Conleth Hill, Jon Snow, played by Kit Harington, and Ygritte, played by Rose Leslie.

Her Majesty looks on at the many handmade props which are used in Game of Thrones.Image source, AFP/Getty Images

On the Red Keep set handmade props were on display.

Handmade props from Game of Thrones.Image source, Pacemaker

More of the handmade props that have featured in Game of Thrones.

Crew members provide more information about the props on display.Image source, Pacemaker

Production members were on hand to allow Her Majesty to take a closer look at some of the props, including some swords.

Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark was all smiles when she met the QueenImage source, Charles McQuillan

Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, was all smiles when she met the Queen.

Costumes were on displayImage source, Pacemaker

Armour and costume jewellery used in the show were also on display.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh admire the costumes used in Game of ThronesImage source, Pacemaker

The Royal couple got a chance to see some of the costumes from Game of Thrones at close quarters.

Lena Headey who plays Queen Cersei Lannister met the QueenImage source, Pacemaker

Lena Headey, who stars as Queen Cersei Lannister, was among the cast members who met the Queen.

18 year old Sophie Turner stars as Sansa StarkImage source, Pacemaker

Sophie Turner, 18, who plays Sansa Stark, was also introduced to the Royal couple.

Queen visits the Throne room setImage source, Reuters

The Queen visited the Throne room set, which is home to the iconic Iron Throne.

The Queen beside the iconic Iron ThroneImage source, Charles McQuillan

The Queen was presented with a miniature version of the Iron Throne, which features in Game of Thrones, before leaving the Paint Hall Studios.