Queen Elizabeth II is gearing up to visit the Titanic Quarter in Belfast where the studio facility for the HBO smash-hit “Game of Thrones” is located. During her Ireland-tour next week, the 88-year-old monarch will be accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as she treads on the ground where the much-awaited Season 5 of the series will be shot.
Announcing her visit on the social media soon after the Season 4 finale aired on HBO and broke all piracy records, the British Monarchy’s official Twitter account stated:
“As part of the visit to Northern Ireland The Queen and The Duke will tour the @GameOfThrones set in the Titanic quarter,” concluding the message with a #GoT hashtag like any true blue fan of George RR Martin’s saga on Twitter-verse.
The ongoing HBO series, which was recently renewed for Seasons 5 and 6, is reported to be the biggest TV production in Europe that has boosted the economy of Northern Ireland by nearly $140m.
Meanwhile, it is believed widely among critics and enthusiasts alike that the character of Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, is inspired by Queen Elizabeth I.