Historic Handshake in Northern Ireland

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (2nd R) shakes hands with Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (L) watched by First Minister Peter Robinson (2nd L) and Prince Philip (R) at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on June 27, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II shook hands with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness on Wednesday in a landmark moment in the Northern Ireland peace process, Buckingham Palace said. The initial handshake between the queen and McGuinness, who is now deputy first minister of the British province, took place away from the media spotlight behind closed doors in Belfast's Lyric theatre. Getty Images New mark downs! Save up to 55% during the Contemporary Sale at Saks.