David Trimble funeral in pictures
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Lord Trimble. former NI first minister and Ulster Unionist Party leader, died a week ago, aged 77
David Trimble's coffin carried in to Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church in Lisburn
The funeral service was attended by family and friends as well as UK and Irish politicians
Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) and Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie were in attendance at the funeral
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin was among the political dignitaries who paid their respects
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said David Trimble was courageous and stood by what he believed in
DUP Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (left) spoke with Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill was also at the service
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was there too
Local people gathered outside the church
David Trimble's eldest son, Richard, gave a reading at the funeral accompanied by his sister, Victoria
The Reverend Dr Charles McMullen reflected on Lord Trimble's life and said "the reward for all of us has been a radically changed landscape here in Northern Ireland".
Lord Trimble's biographer Lord Godson give a eulogy calling him "the most substantial figure thrown up by unionism" since Northern Ireland was founded
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins (left) Boris Johnson and Micheál Martin
David Trimble's wife Daphne was accompanied by her children
Bertie Ahern spoke to David Trimble's wife Lady Trimble
Taoiseach Micheál Martin (left) pictured speaking to Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns after the service
Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beatie (left) and Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the Trimble family after the service
Mourners stood outside the church as the service came to a close
- Published1 August 2022
- Published1 August 2022
