Down Lieutenancy
Her Majesty The Queen, visited Banbridge Library on 21st March 2025. Welcomed by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion, Her Majesty was introduced to the Chairperson of Libraries NI, Ms Bonnie Anley, and went on to join a children’s story session. She discussed her favourite books with members of the library’s Reading Group, and talked with members of the Craft and Chatter Group.
Photo courtesy of NIO/Presseye
Amanda Blackmore DL attended the Remembrance Service in the country parish of Kilmood and laid the first wreath.
Amanda Blackmore DL also attended the Remembrance Service in Killinchy Parish Church on Sunday 10th November.
Colonel (Ret’d) John Rollins, DL, attended the Remembrance Commemorations in Newtownards on Sunday 10th November.
Picture credit: Newtownards Chronicle.
The 2024 Remembrance Commemoration in the coastal town of Donaghadee was attended by Professor Neil McClure, DL.
Picture Credit: Co Down Spectator
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion, DL, after laying the first wreath at the Remembrance Ceremony in Bangor. She is accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Flight Sergeant Francesca Hamilton.
Picture Credit: Co Down Spectator