Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lay commemorative WWI wreath in Blenheim

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10th April 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a solemn wreath laying ceremony in Blenheim on Thursday morning. The couple took a short flight from Wellington to Blenheim, Marlborough for the ceremony, paying respect to the New Zealand forces that fought in the First World War. After laying the wreath, which bore the message: ‘never forgetting those who paid the ultimate…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Commemorative portrait on sale for The Cambridge's tour to New Zealand

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8th April 2014
<![CDATA[In honour of the Cambridge's visit to New Zealand, a commemorative portrait has been commissioned by country's the Heritage Gallery. Carole Hughes, a local artist has created the piece, seen below, worth $2000 NZD. The poster depicts the young family visiting their namesake town, Cambridge, on the north of the island, as well as visiting the new national velodrome, also in…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Wheels on the Ground: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge land in New Zealand

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7th April 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince George arrived at Wellington Airport on Monday 7th April at 1:04 am BST. They will now go on to Government House, home to the Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife Lady Janine. On the lawn in front of the House, the couple will receive a Powhiri, which is Maori for Ceremonial Welcome. The formal ceremony closes with…
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History

Royal Childhood exhibition to open in summer at Buckingham Palace

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3rd April 2014
<![CDATA[In 2011, it was The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress that saw tourists flock to Buckingham Palace. The Ball Room set up for a State Banquet was the exclusive showing for 2008. And this summer, when Her Majesty The Queen leaves for Balmoral for her summer holiday, Buckingham Palace will stage a brand new exhibition in the State rooms: Royal Childhood. Since George III made…
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