A morning of wet welly wanging as the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Redvale to induct the
newest section of a forest into The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
The weather couldn’t make its mind up as the event went from
downpours to blue sky and back again to being soaking wet. The Duke
gave a quick speech referring once again to the “blessing” the rain
is. The royals…
The final country of a four-country trip,
the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the journey to New Zealand for
the last leg of the tour. The royal couple flew across with
Invictus Team New Zealand and were greeted by the Prime Minister of
New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern in…
Electric atmosphere as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speak at Invictus Closing Ceremony
27th October 2018
In an atmosphere where support and
friendship come before the competition, the Invictus Games brings
the team spirit out of all the different countries all “under the
same flag”- the Invictus Flag. A giant party in the Qudos Bank
Arena sold out the 21,000 person…
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex visit Tupou Colege for the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy
26th October 2018
A morning they will never forget – the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Tupou Colege to induct two
reserves to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. Welcomed with song and
dance, the Duke and Duchess, alongside Princess Angelika, listened
to speeches first at the boys school that sites on the last
remaining forest reserve on Tonga. Semisi Fakahau, Minister of
Agriculture, Food, Fisheries…
Before the flight to the Kingdom of
Tonga, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a quick stop in Nadi.
Not even leaving the airport, the Duke and Duchess joined those
gathered to commemorate the life of Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba.
Meghan was dressed in a green Jason Wu dress…
"Crowd management issues" causes Meghan's trip to market to be cut short
24th October 2018
A trip to the Suva Market was cut short
for the Duchess of Sussex. Meghan was due at the market to meet UN
Women’s Markets for Change, but they visit was shortened due to
“crowd management issues.” A Kensington Palace aide said the visit
only lasted less…
While visiting the Universty of South
Pacific, Duke and Duchess of Sussex both addressed room. The
Duchess had the honour of announcing two new grants for the “Fiji
National University and the University of the South Pacific,
allowing each of them to run workshops which empower their female
staff.” Meghan spoke about the “pride” of being a university
graduate, adding…
The Duke of Sussex started his first full
day in Fiji laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, Veituto.
He laid a poppy wreath and observed a moment of silence before
greeting the veterans of the RFMF and Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Jamie Samhan/Royal Central The…
The light rain and winds didn’t cool the
warm welcome to Fiji. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived to
Suva’s Nausori airport where Melanie Hopkins, the High Commissioner
and Chief of Protocol, Jonetani Tagivetaua greeted the couple. The
Hon Frank Bainamara…
Duke of Sussex takes part in solo events on tour while Duchess rests
22nd October 2018
The Duchess of Sussex took most of the
day off to rest while the Duke headed over to Fraser Island to take
in the largest sand island in the world with a total of 206,970
acres of protected forest. With no proper roads, 4×4 vehicles are
used to get across the island making for a bumpy ride. Even though
the island has been grooming the island for the royal visit, the
rough terrain would be…
