Princess Anne in Londonderry and Limavady during one-day visit

The princess met a number of people at the museum on Tuesday

The Princess Royal has visited Londonderry and Limavady as part of a one-day visit to Northern Ireland.

Princess Anne's first engagement was at The Siege Museum, located within Derry's historic walls. 

The museum tells the story of the Siege of Derry in 1688 and the development of the Apprentice Boys organisation.

The princess met a number of people at the museum and also unveiled a commemorative stone marking the centenary of Northern Ireland. 

She was also entertained by traditional Ulster Scots dancers in the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall.

Princess Anne last visited Northern Ireland in July, when she presented volunteers at Antrim Castle Gardens with an award for their services to the community.

Princess Anne unveiled a commemorative stone marking the centenary of Northern Ireland

William Moore, a spokesman for the museum and senior member of the Apprentice Boys, said it was a "special and proud day" for their organisation.

"We are delighted and honoured to have the Princess Royal visit our museum and also coming along and unveiling a centenary stone within the museum as well.

"This is all part of our commemoration and celebration of the centenary of Northern Ireland."

Princess Anne met people at the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall

Mr Moore said the museum was "vitally important" to tell future generations of the city's history.

He also said it acted as an "outreach centre" and a place "where people of all religious persuasions and political views can come along and understand our history, our culture and traditions".

Following the museum, The Princess Royal visited a family-run therapeutic seating business in Limavady.

During a tour of Seating Matters, Princess Anne sat in on a daily staffing meeting and learned about the firm's production process.

The company distributes its chairs across the world to help people with comfort and postural support.

Her Royal Highness's final engagement was at the Limavady Community Development Initiative (LCDI) where she met staff and volunteers including those running a social supermarket that aims to break the cycle of poverty.

She also met a number of the organisation's service users and heard about LCDI's supportive role during the Covid-19 pandemic.