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.
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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…
