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Their Majesties, The King & Queen attend Hillsborough Castle Garden Party

Their Majesties, The King and Queen on the terrace at Hillsborough Castle, during the Hillsborough Castle Garden Party, 20th May 2026.

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The King talks to community volunteers from County Down at the Hillsborough Castle Garden Party.

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Lord Lieutenant Gawn Rowan Hamilton and the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Sergeant Callum Porter with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP.  The Secretary of State hosted the Garden Party.

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Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cadet Sgt Francesca Hamilton has been selected as HM The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Down for 2024-2025.  She was presented with her certificate at Hillsborough Castle in March 2024 by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL. 

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Coronation Gun Salute

Coronation Gun Salute

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Down, Catherine Champion DL, inspected members of 206 (Ulster) Battery Royal Artillery after taking the Royal Coronation Gun Salute at Hillsborough Castle on 6th May 2023. She was accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for 2023-2024 Katie Parker.