{"id":70211,"date":"2023-11-02T13:07:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T13:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geels.net\/?p=70211"},"modified":"2023-11-02T13:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T13:07:31","slug":"hillsborough-castle-inside-king-charles-secret-24million-sanctuary-in-belfast-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geels.net\/beauty\/hillsborough-castle-inside-king-charles-secret-24million-sanctuary-in-belfast-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillsborough Castle: Inside King Charles&#x27; secret \u00a324million sanctuary in Belfast | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KING Charles has a string of glittering palaces that he calls home, but he does also have a grand official residence in Northern Ireland, too.<\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough Castle is located in Belfast and boasts around 100 acres of gardens and beautiful interiors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/general-view-hillsborough-castle-visit-854811534.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prince-charles-prince-wales-unveils-854790363.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite its name, the impressive dwelling isn\u2019t technically a castle but instead is a large Georgian country home.<\/p>\n<p>It was built in the 18th century for an Irish noble family, but was purchased by the British government in 1922 and now is the official Irish royal residence.<\/p>\n<p>The home may not have a moat or towers, but Hillsborough Castle has a number of extravagant <span>features<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>As well as a grand Throne Room with crystal chandeliers &#8211; which has been used for the likes of the Queen&#x27;s coronation ball in 1953 &#8211; there is also a State Dining Room.<\/p>\n<p>This can be used to serve 40 high-profile guests for dinner or 60 for a formal reception.<\/p>\n<h2>More on the royal family<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tp-composite-celebrity-hobbies.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tp-composite-celebrity-hobbies.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tp-composite-celebrity-hobbies.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SNAP THIS UP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Celeb hobbies revealed &#8211; from Kate Middleton to Paris Hilton&#x27;s passions<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DD-charles-pyramid_COMP-1.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DD-charles-pyramid_COMP-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DD-charles-pyramid_COMP-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>POIGNANT POINT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Heartbreaking reason why there&#x27;s a secret pyramid on King\u2019s Balmoral estate<\/h3>\n<p>The Daily Mail noted the castle also has \u201cwell-thumbed Agatha Christie thrillers tucked away above a row of earnest <span>history<\/span> books; a much-loved, if moth-eaten sofa; and a <span>nice<\/span> watercolour by the <span>Prince<\/span> of <span>Wales<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The splendid mansion has played hosts numerous times to the family, including the Queen staying there 25 times, with her last visit being in 2016 with Prince Philip.<\/p>\n<p>During a 2014 visit, the Queen posed for photographs inside one of the home&#x27;s living rooms, which was decorated with yellow wallpaper and cream carpets.<\/p>\n<p>Her Majesty had decorated the walls with a collection of artwork and added <span>features<\/span> such as two oak armchairs with blue striped cushions and floral curtains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Royals<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24522978-1698762478157.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SOLO SUSSEX <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Lonely\u2019 Harry&#8217;s inner circle narrows as he \u2018loses pals\u2019 &#038; \u2018depends on Meghan&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24592567-1698830883741.jpg\"><\/picture><span>ROYAL TUMBLE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Moment Charles stumbles after tripping over artificial grass on Kenya visit<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24572165-1698683279499.jpg\"><\/picture><span>ONE IS NET AMUSED <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Five controversial moments in The Crown set to make Wills&#8217; blood boil<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-nairobi-kenya-king-charles-856278373.jpg\"><\/picture><span>FIT FOR A KING <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>King Charles beams with Camilla as they arrive in Kenya for state visit<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Other rooms have gold, gilded chairs and large open fireplaces.<\/p>\n<p>King Charles and Queen Camilla visited in the wake of the Queen\u2019s death last year.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly gave a message of condolence during the visit, before Charles spoke of his &quot;personal sorrow&quot; at his mother&#x27;s passing.<\/p>\n<p>He went on to describe Hillsborough Castle as the &quot;most fitting&quot; place to meet as his mother knew it &quot;so well&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Kate Middleton and Prince William visited in 2016 and attended the Secretary of State&#x27;s annual garden party.<\/p>\n<p>The now-Prince and Princess of <span>Wales<\/span> were photographed in front of the two-storey home, which has an impressive entrance with large <span>steps<\/span> and a water fountain.<\/p>\n<p>When a monarch is not staying, Northern Ireland&#x27;s Secretary of State is able to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Other famous visitors include the Irish rugby team after they won the <span>RBS<\/span> 6 Nations Grand Slam in 2009, and the players were seen in a drawing room with elaborate golden features.<\/p>\n<p>And political visitors such as George W. Bush, Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak have also visited.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough Castle is currently undergoing a five-year, \u00a324million refurbishment project, which started in 2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Read More on The Sun<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24297873-1696534969740.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24297873-1696534969740.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24297873-1696534969740.jpg\"><\/picture><span>LONG GONE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Walkers discontinues ANOTHER hugely popular crisp flavour &amp; Brits are &#x27;in tears&#x27;<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24603383-1698878596966.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24603383-1698878596966.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24603383-1698878596966.jpg\"><\/picture><span>CASH HELP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Thousands can apply for free \u00a3150 cost of living vouchers TOMORROW<\/h3>\n<p>It is being undertaken by British design studio Kinnersley Kent Design, and will involve a new visitor centre being added, along with a shop and dining spaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Royal fans are able to visit Hillsborough Castle, including a tour of inside the home and the grounds, for around \u00a320.20 for adults and \u00a310.10 for kids.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/photo-loop-images-universal-images-854811924.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/general-view-garden-party-hillsborough-425076805.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prince-charles-prince-wales-takes-854811696.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/queen-elizabeth-ii-signs-visitor-854811858.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/british-prime-minister-rishi-sunak-854811633.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/519bd11a-fc02-4d68-8df5-0d70138ec15c.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/britains-catherine-duchess-cambridge-plants-854811725.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prince-charles-prince-wales-camilla-854790374.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prince-charles-prince-wales-camilla-854790371.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/editorial-use-no-sales-handout-854789923.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/editorial-use-no-sales-handout-308228927.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/24519586\/inside-king-charles-northern-ireland-residence-renovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KING Charles has a string of glittering palaces that he calls home, but he does also have a grand official<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":70210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>US Entertainment News. 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