READERS STORIES: Did you ever meet Prince Philip?

The Royal Family are no strangers to the city of Lisburn, and particularly to Hillsborough Castle, said to be one of the Queen’s favourite royal residences when she was a child.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 15th Apr 2021, 15:07 BST
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony at Hillsborough Castle and met 60 Gold Award winners from across Northern Ireland. Photo by Simon Graham/Harrison PhotographyHis Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony at Hillsborough Castle and met 60 Gold Award winners from across Northern Ireland. Photo by Simon Graham/Harrison Photography
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony at Hillsborough Castle and met 60 Gold Award winners from across Northern Ireland. Photo by Simon Graham/Harrison Photography

Prince Philip has been welcomed to the city many times over the years, and has presented the Duke of Edinburgh Award to hundreds of recipients at Hillsborough Castle.

Did you ever meet Prince Philip during one of his visits to Lisburn? Did you have a conversation with him? Or do you have any memories of him that you would like to share?

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