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    The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have attended the royal family’s annual garden party at Hillsborough Castle

    The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have attended the royal family’s annual garden party at Hillsborough Castle

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      Mohammed Idris, is the owner of the Bash Café in south Belfast. His café was set alight and destroyed during the summer violence.

      He told BBC News NI that it was an “honour” for him to be there and to meet the duke personally. “This is part of the continual support I receive from the public and officials,” he said.

      Mr Idris said he spoke to the duke about the damage done to his business.

      He said he hopes to reopen the café once he finds a new premises.

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      Beverly Simpson was invited because of her work with the North West Migrants Forum.

      The group works with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to help them integrate into society and settle in Londonderry [Derry].

      “It is nice to be recognized because most of the time community workers are overlooked,” said Beverly Simpson.

      Ms Simpson and others from the group did not manage to speak to the royal couple because it started to rain.

      “It was pure Northern Ireland style so they hurried on, but it was lovely seeing them” she said.

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      Irene Boggs is the president of the Eglinton Women’s Institute who were invited to the party. The group are celebrating 70 years since it was formed.

      “We are very honoured to be here today. A day out where we don’t have to do the organising and someone else does it” said Irene Boggs, the president of the group.

      One of the ladies had a chance to say hello to Sophie as she was passing.

      “She was like a breath of fresh air in her lovely lemon dress,” added Ms Boggs.

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