HER MAJESTY THE QuEEn’S biRTHdAY
MARkEd in CARRiCkfERguS bY
21-gun SAluTE
Crowds gathered in Carrickfergus on Easter Monday
to witness a royal gun salute in celebration of Her
Majesty the Queen’s 93rd birthday. The grounds of the
town’s iconic castle proved the ideal backdrop for the
event, attended by more than 1,000 members of the
public. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council elected
representatives and officials, along with special guests,
joined the public to mark the celebration in fine
sunshine at 12 noon. The event reinforces the town’s
strong links to the Royal family and the military. Last
year Prince Philip’s 97th birthday was also marked with
a 21-gun salute. Prince William and the Duchess of
Cambridge, meanwhile, were granted the titles of
Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus to mark their
marriage.http://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk236