The Lord Lieutenant of County down
The Royal Salute on 6th February 2015
At Hillsborough Castle
To mark the Accession to the Throne of
Her Majesty the Queen
Major Simon Nichol & The Mayor of Ards, Councillor Philip Smith
The Lord Lieutenant with the CEO of Ards Borough Council, Ashley Boreland
Royal or 21 Gun Salutes are held at Hillsborough 6 times a year to celebrate various Royal occasions, such as Her Majesty, the Queen's Birthday, or in this case to celebrate Her Accession to the Throne. The events are usually partnered by another organisation or charity. On this occasion the event was partnered by the outgoing Ards Borough Council which will be amalmagated with North Down Borough Council in April 2015 to become the New Ards & North Down Borough Council.