Ulster Gift Fund Headquarters, Bedford Street, Belfast

During the Second World War, women in Northern Ireland established the Ulster Gift Fund to help provide home comforts to service personnel across the world.

Visit of the Princess Royal

On 14th October 1942, Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal visited the Ulster Gift Fund Headquarters in Belfast during a short official visit to Northern Ireland.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in wartime Northern Ireland

13th October 1942

In October 1942, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal spent several days in Northern Ireland inspecting troops and visiting hospitals across the country.