Queen Elizabeth II expressed her relief that Northern Ireland's "silly marching business" was quieter than expected when the then Irish ambassador to the UK visited in 2000, Irish government papers ...

Irish state papers reveal late Queen spoke of 'silly marching business' in Northern Ireland. Mark got reaction from Lord Tom Elliott and former Labour special adviser Kevin Meagher.

Queen Elizabeth II spoke of her relief that the “silly marching season” in Northern Ireland was quieter than usual during a visit from the Irish ambassador in 2000, it has been revealed.