Garden Parties
Every year The Queen hosts Garden parties. Historically, Garden Parties took the place of presentation parties attended by debutantes and have evolved into a way of recognising and rewarding public service. There are usually three Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace, one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and one in Northern Ireland.
In Northern Ireland they usually, but not exclusively, take place at Hillsborough Castle.
In Northern Ireland they usually, but not exclusively, take place at Hillsborough Castle.