In pictures: US President Joe Biden's visit to Belfast, were you there?

The visit of US President Joe Biden to Belfast on Wednesday gave the Northern Ireland public a rare opportunity of potentially catching a glimpse of one of the world’s most powerful figures.

Belfast city centre streets were packed with people hoping to see President Biden as his motorcade made its way through the city to the new Ulster University campus, where he delivered a keynote speech.

Here are some of the many who gathered on the streets on the day the President came to town.

13. Hello Mr President!

Large crowds gathered outside the Ulster University in Belfast. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Photo: Pacemaker

14. Hello Mr President!

Waiting for a glimpse of President Biden. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Photo: Pacemaker

15. Hello Mr President!

Part of the large crowd gathered to see President Joe Biden. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: PressEye

16. Hello Mr President!

Waiting patiently for a glimpse of the US President during his visit to Belfast. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: PressEye

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