Stormont Parliament Buildings, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast

During the Second World War, governments under three successive Prime Ministers - Craig, Andrews, and Brooke - sat at Stormont Parliament Buildings in Belfast.

Members of the United States Army wearing British-style Brodie helmets form a guard of honour along the route to Parliament Buildings in the Stormont Estate, Belfast. — © Time Inc. Info

Visit of the Princess Royal

On 14th October 1942, Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal visited Belfast's Parliament Buildings at Stormont 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.