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Lauren Harte

The Queen's Death: Belfast-Dublin train stopping at Lisburn for those paying their respects

As the country observes a period of national mourning following the death of the Queen, Translink has announced that the Belfast-Dublin train will be stopping at Lisburn until further notice for those wishing to pay their respects.

The sea of floral tributes at the gates of Hillsborough Castle continues to grow, with bouquets and tributes now carpeting much of the tarmac and grass in the front area.

The public are being invited to come and pay their respects, but a significant security operation is under way within Royal Hillsborough village, with traffic restrictions and a shuttle bus service to take people to and from the castle.

Read more: Guidelines issued for those travelling to Hillsborough to remember The Queen

To maintain the traffic flow in the village, a dedicated Park & Ride facility has been set up at the Eikon Centre, Halftown Road. A one-way system is in operation in the village and traffic and parking will be restricted.

Hillsborough Castle is the royal family's official residence in Northern Ireland, and the Co Down village was recently honoured with a 'Royal' prefix in recognition of its long-standing regal links.

The proclamation of the new King was read to the people of Northern Ireland at Hillsborough Castle on Sunday.

The Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Robert Noel formally declared the accession of Charles III to the throne following the Queen's death.

Amid heavy rain, around 200 invited guests were inside the castle grounds, while hundreds more watched from under umbrellas outside the main gates.

The ceremony comes ahead of King Charles' first visit here on Tuesday, when he will travel to Hillsborough Castle to view an exhibition on the Queen's long association with Northern Ireland.

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