The princess was guest of honour at a garden party, hosted by the Secretary of State Brandon Lewis.
Mr Lewis presented Anne with a Platinum Jubilee hamper, a gift produced as part of a Northern Ireland Office initiative.
Prior to departure, Anne planted an oak tree in the castle’s walled garden.
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The Princess Royal has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
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The Princess Royal has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
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The Princess Royal has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
![The Princess Royal has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTM5NDQyMTQx.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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The Princess Royal has attended the first annual garden party held at Hillsborough Castle since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.