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Life Through a Royal Lens

Hillsborough Castle, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6GT
Visitors sitting at the Life Through A Royal Lense Exhibition

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Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first  exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography. This must-see exhibition documents the British Royal Family's ever-evolving relationship with the camera over the last 200 years.

Life Through a Royal Lens brings together over 60 of the most iconic images ever taken of the Royal Family, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria. See images from notable royal photographers such as Rankin, Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz, and learn about the history and stories behind each image.

View some of the Royal Family’s personal and lesser-known family portraits for an intimate window into the people behind the public figureheads.

Don’t miss this critically acclaimed photography exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.

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Exhibition open in line with Castle opening hours.  

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Season (9 Mar 2024 - 27 Oct 2024)

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