Dubious music choice but banquet fit for a queen

IT had all gone so well. Mid-way through the Queen’s visit there had been no disruptions, no mishaps and no unpleasantness.

At least none that made it on to her majesty’s radar. And then someone made a dubious musical choice with which to welcome her to the glamour event of the itinerary.

As she made her way into the banquet at Dublin Castle last night, her arrival was heralded by a group of traditional Irish musicians, included uileann pipe master Liam O’Flynn, striking up a spirited rendition of “Battle-axe Landing”.