Over the years Hillsborough, and particularly the Castle, has been at the heart of royal, political, and community affairs.
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The County Down village of Hillsborough has been granted royal status and will be known as Royal Hillsborough later this year.
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Prince Charles with First Minister Ian Paisley after their meetiong before the Garden Party at Hillsborough. Photo by John Harrison. Photo: Harrison Photography
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Prince Harry visits Northern Ireland and arrives at Hillsborough Castle where he met local school children and attended a garden party. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com
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An exaperated Prime Minister Tony Blair talks to press at Hillsborough Castle on his arrival in the province ahead of the Good Friday Agreement