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The Queen "enjoys the craic" as she meets One Direction's Niall Horan

The Queen met One Direction star Niall Horan again at a special Irish gathering at Buckingham Palace.

The British royal invited 300 prominent Irish people to the palace on Tuesday night (March 25) to celebrate the countryfolk's contribution to Britain.

Among the guests was Louis Walsh, racing boss Eddie Jordan and One Direction's Niall Horan.

Her Majesty was pictured shaking hands with the 'Kiss You' singer, who she has previously met with his One Direction bandmates in 2012.

A spokesman for the Queen said: "It was a really fun evening - great company and extremely relaxed. Her Majesty seemed to enjoy the craic."

Horan said on Twitter: "I would to thank @BritishMonarchy and of course queen Elizabeth for her invite to Buckingham palace yesterday evening."

Watch One Direction in action below: