She will be joined by former Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson at their base outside Carrickfergus Castle and aided by historian Dr Gavin Hughes, who will provide analysis on unfolding events. Dame Arlene she is excited to be involved in the day of special live broadcasts from this year’s Twelfth parades. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
“We hope you can join us on GB News for the biggest community festival in Europe - a day of celebration, music and family right across Northern Ireland . "We're excited to be bringing you coverage, and this year the Imperial council of the Orange Order is meeting in Northern Ireland, and it brings together the Orange family from across the World,” she said. "Delegates are in Northern Ireland from as far away as Canada and Australia.
The 12th of July is the highlight for the Orange family in Northern Ireland but also for its members across the world. "We will be with you live from historic Carrickfergus on the shores of Belfast Lough - do join us from 10-12 on Friday 12th of July, only on GB News.” Advertisement Advertisement Meanwhile, the Twelfth demonstrations will feature in a special, hour-long programme on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Friday, July 12.
The programme will include film reports about Orange Order gatherings at eight regional locations – providing a sense of the da.