McGuinness praises Queen for peace role

Martin McGuinness has heaped praise on Britain’s Queen for the way she influences the peace process.

McGuinness praises Queen for peace role
Fri, 11 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Shaun Connolly Political Correspondent

The North’s deputy first minister, and former IRA commander, said the Queen’s invitation to him to visit her home at Windsor Castle had sent a very powerful message to the people of Ireland.

The Queen was ahead of the other elements of Britishness in pushing the peace process, Mr McGuinness said.

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