David Trimble portrait unveiled at Queen's University

A portrait of Nobel peace-prize winner Lord Trimble has been unveiled at Queen's University in Belfast where he was once a student.

Before entering full-time politics, the former Ulster Unionist leader also lectured in law at the university. The portrait by artist Colin Davidson will be permanently displayed in Queen's Great Hall as a tribute to him.Lord Trimble was awarded the Nobel prize, along with then SDLP leader John Hume, for their part in the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.Video messages were sent from former US President Bill Clinton, former Prime Minister Tony Blair and current Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

A speech was made at the ceremony by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who described Lord Trimble as a "passionate and determined peacemaker". The Northern Ireland Office Minister Conor Burns was also there. He told Lord Trimble that "courage has defined your career".

uuponline QUBelfast The cover needs to be thrown back over that painting in honour of (a) John Hume, the real peacemaker and (b) Trimble's recent efforts to undo the peace Hume achieved.

uuponline QUBelfast Where are the fashion police when you need them?

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