07/09/2017

Prince Harry Makes First Visit To NI

Prince Harry has made his first visit to Northern Ireland today, 07 September.

The Prince officially opened the NI Ambulance Service's new £5.6million station in Ballymena and unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.

He also travelled to Belfast where he visited the peace-building organisation Co-operation Ireland. The event took place at The MAC in the Cathedral Quarter.

The Prince will also be joined by hundreds of guests later today at a garden party at Hillsborough Castle, which is the official residence of the Royal Family when they are in NI.

(CD/JP)

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