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Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new training college
All photos: William Cherry/Presseye A royal visit to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been hailed as “a proud and unforgettable day for our Service” by Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the organisation’s new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, located outside Cookstown in County Tyrone, where they met with firefighters, trainees, and staff to learn more about how the Service protects commu
Oct 14


Princess Royal honours 106-year-old Coleraine veteran with BEM at Hillsborough Castle
The Princess Royal greeting 106-year-old Coleraine veteran Norman Irwin at Hillsborough Castle (Images: The Royal Family) The Princess...
Sep 11


From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21


Limavady welcomes The King and Queen as they visit local family business and Roe Valley Arts Centre
Crowds turned out today as Their Majesties arrived in Causeway Coast and Glens, as part of a series of visits to Limavady. Their...
Mar 20


Co Antrim charity dedicated to supporting teens with Autism receives prestigious King’s Award
County Antrim based ‘All About Us - ASD Teens’ have been recognised for their fantastic work, being awarded The King’s Award for...
Nov 14, 2024


Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors
“You can imagine how terrifying it is for a woman to be stuck with a very violent partner, feeling that fear every single day. “This is...
Nov 11, 2024


Late Queen's portrait to be placed in mayor's parlour in The Braid
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has voted to hang a portrait of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the mayor’s parlour at The...
Oct 18, 2024


Sculpture of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveiled in Antrim Castle Gardens
The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM are joined by sculptor, Anto...
Sep 8, 2024


Council agree commemoration programme in memory of Queen Elizabeth across Causeway Coast and Glens
The Late Queen Elizabeth during a visit to the area in 1953. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has approved a borough-wide...
Feb 29, 2024


His Majesty King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced this evening, Monday 5th February, that The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. King Charles...
Feb 5, 2024


New official portrait of King Charles III released
New official portrait of The King in Naval uniform taken at Windsor Castle last year. The UK Government Cabinet Office has released a new...
Jan 16, 2024


TV | Royal Carols: Together at Christmas
The Princess of Wales returns to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service. This year, the service will be a moment to...
Dec 8, 2023


NI nurses attend Buckingham Palace reception
Jonah Atos from the Western Trust, who met King Charles, joined NI and GB colleagues at the reception in Buckingham Palace. (Images: Ian...
Nov 19, 2023


St Vincent de Paul receives the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the North Region; and Rose McGowan, SVP National President; at the North...
Nov 14, 2023


Cullybackey Community Partnership receives first King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Cullybackey Community Partnership has been announced today, Tuesday 14th November, as a recipient of the first King's Award for Voluntary...
Nov 14, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council supports proposal to rename facilities in memory of Late Queen
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a proposal to rename two memorial gardens in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
Sep 18, 2023


Special 21-round gun salute at Hillsborough Castle to mark His Majesty The King’s Accession Day
A special 21-round gun salute will be fired at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this week to mark His Majesty The King’s Accession Day,...
Sep 5, 2023


Carpet fit for a King… Ulster Carpets reveal company’s role in King’s Coronation
After months of secrecy, Royal Warrant holders Ulster Carpets are proud to reveal that they designed, manufactured and installed over...
Jul 21, 2023


Right Royal day as Garvagh marks historic visit
The Duke of Edinburgh admiring the Clydesdale horses at Garvagh Forest. Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Causeway Coast &...
Jun 30, 2023


Secrets of Co Antrim’s Coronation Garden with creator Diarmuid Gavin
The magnificent Co Antrim structure, boasting bubbles, spinning trees, music and a Strictly-style glitter ball – which was put together...
Jun 18, 2023
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