On 14th October 1941, British troops took part in a training exercise near Coleraine. The following year would see a royal visitor journey throughout Ulster.
On 14th October 1941, 6th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment took part in a realistic training exercise in and around the town of Coleraine, Co. Londonderry.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Wallace Park in Lisburn on 14th October 1942 inspecting officers and soldiers of the Royal Corps of Signals.
On 14th October 1942, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the military hospital at Stranmillis, meeting with officers, staff, and patients on wards.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Palace Barracks, Holywood on 14th October 1942 where she inspected members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service.