Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle is an official government residence in Northern Ireland. It was the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.[1] Hillsborough Castle is used by King Charles III and other members of the British Royal Family when they visit the country and also hosts other prominent international visitors.
| Hillsborough Castle | |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough-corrected.jpg The official entrance of Hillsborough Castle | |
| General information | |
| Location | Royal Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland,  United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°27′41″N 6°05′10″W / 54.46127°N 6.08604°WCoordinates: 54°27′41″N 6°05′10″W / 54.46127°N 6.08604°W |
| Design and construction | |
| Owner | King Charles III in right of the Crown[1] |
| Website | |
| www.hrp.org.uk | |
History
From 1922 until 1972 it was the residence of Governor of Northern Ireland.
In April 2014 it started being taken care of by the Historic Royal Palaces. It can be viewed by the public who paid for entrance to tour it.[2][3]
Hillsborough Castle Media
- Hillsborough Castle (flag flying day).jpg
The official entrance of Hillsborough Castle.
- President George W. Bush walks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern at Hillsborough Castle as he prepares to depart Northern Ireland.jpg
American President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at Hillsborough Castle on 8 April 2003.
- Hillsboroughcastleside-c.jpg
Guests leaving Hillsborough Castle to walk through its grounds.
- Elizabeth II's outfits.jpg
Elizabeth II's clothes exhibition 2013.
Notes
- 1.^ The Secretary of State combines two roles. He or she is the sovereign's representative, replacing the former Governor of Northern Ireland, and he or she is the Minister of the Crown with responsibility for governing Northern Ireland.
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