Queen sets an example other leaders should follow

First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness with Britain's queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast.

The Queen during a visit to the set of hit TV show Game of Thrones, during her visit to Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a posy of flowers by two year old Stella Sweeney

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is presented with a miniature replica of the Iron Throne during a visit to the set of the television show Game of Thrones in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Queen Elizabeth II during a tour of Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II during a garden party held at Hillsborough Castle, on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh (left) talk with stall holder Simon Matthews during a walk around St. Georges Market in Belfast

A local youth takes a selfie in front of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in St George's indoor market in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Game Of Thrones set and met stars of the show

First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness with Britain's queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast.

The Queen during a visit to the set of hit TV show Game of Thrones, during her visit to Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a posy of flowers by two year old Stella Sweeney

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is presented with a miniature replica of the Iron Throne during a visit to the set of the television show Game of Thrones in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Queen Elizabeth II during a tour of Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II during a garden party held at Hillsborough Castle, on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh (left) talk with stall holder Simon Matthews during a walk around St. Georges Market in Belfast

A local youth takes a selfie in front of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in St George's indoor market in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Game Of Thrones set and met stars of the show

First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness with Britain's queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast.

Niall O'Connor

June 24 2014 11:33 PM

QUEEN Elizabeth is "miles ahead" of political leaders in Ireland and Britain in terms of achieving real progress in the Peace Process, according to the North's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.

The Sinn Fein politician last night said that the queen "believes in big acts of reconciliation" and sets an example that the British and Irish governments should follow. "I believe she is a very passionate supporter of the Peace Process and that's reflective in the speech she made in Belfast City Hall," he said. "I think she sets an example that others should follow."

The former IRA commander was speaking ahead of talks with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanaiste at Government Buildings.

Round table all party talks begin in the North today amid hopes progress in the peace talks can be made before the marching season starts in earnest next month.