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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.
It is the first village or town in Northern Ireland to be granted the title.
Hillsborough Castle is the residence of the Queen and other members of the Royal Family when visiting NI. Hillsborough has for a long time been a jewel in our local crown, said Lisburn mayor Nicholas Trimble.
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis made the announcement on Tuesday morning.
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