The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have taken part in a special episode of Antiques Roadshow.

The royal couple had items from their collections assessed by experts Paul Atterbury, John Axford and Hilary Kay at Hillsborough Castle, their home in Northern Ireland.

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Among the pieces was a small, bronze sculpture of a horse and jockey, which is believed to be of the 1863 Derby winner Macaroni.

The episode is expected to air later this year.

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The Duke was keen to find out when the episode would air, causing the Queen to add: "If it [airs] in August then even better, because we might have a chance to see it."

The royals then flew by helicopter from Hillsborough to Coleraine, where were guests of honour at an event in order to recognise the work of the British Legion.

They have had a packed itinerary during their three days in Northern Ireland, including a visit to the Game of Thrones set, a tour around the notorious Crumlin Road jail and meetings with first and deputy first ministers Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.