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Lauren Harte

A royal army of cleaners: What it takes to make Hillsborough Castle sparkle all year round

When it comes to a big spring clean, the team at Hillsborough Castle certainly are a dab hand. That's because they are in the midst of cleaning every single item in Northern Ireland's only royal residence.

That's around 1,200 items, ranging from chandeliers to chess pieces, and it’s a tradition that dates back over 200 years.

Hillsborough Castle has long been the residence of choice for the Royal Family when they have visited Ulster and it is now the official home of the Secretary of State.

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