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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan McCambridge

‘Castlemen’ suited up as historical Fort Guard to be restored to full strength

Lee Dawson, managing director of Samuel Brothers tailors, suits up Trevor Hill, one of the 13 new warders in the Hillsborough Fort Guard (Jonathan McCambridge/PA) -

The UK’s oldest private ceremonial military regiment is preparing to be restored to its original full strength for the first time in more than a century.

Thirteen new warders of the Hillsborough Fort Guard, which dates back to 1660, will be presented with their warrants at a special ceremony in the Co Down village in May.

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