Northern Ireland Snapshots | Local history and famous landmarks in the 1940s, 50s and 60s
Roving Reporter | King William
What was King Billy's favourite drink?
CHANNEL | BBC Northern Ireland
RECORDED | circa 1960
DURATION | 3 minutes 45 seconds
RECORDED
1960
Synopsis
Through an examination of some relics of King William III's visit to Belfast in 1690, James Boyce adds flesh to the traditional image of him as a man on a white charger. We see the monarch as a young boy, find out what he ate for breakfast, learn what the motto on his seal said and hear about his favourite alcoholic beverage.
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