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Prince Harry comforts young boy who lost his mum

It’s a feeling he knows all too well – that of losing a parent at a young age and growing up without a mother. Losing a beloved parent automatically initiates you into a club that no one enters into voluntarily. While in Auckland, New Zealand, a young local boy presented the Duke of Sussex with a letter he had written, which Harry tucked safely away in his pocket. The child’s…
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Duchess Down Under: Meghan sports earrings gifted by Prime Minister of New Zealand

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent a busy day in Wellington, New Zealand yesterday meeting with young people to discuss mental health initiatives, visiting Abel Tasman National Park, and then visiting with Courtenay Creative for a reception to celebrate the arts scene in New Zealand. Meghan kicked off the day at the iconic Maranui Café in Wellington, where she and Harry discussed mental health…
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Meghan wins at wet welly wanging

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…
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Duchess of Sussex talks social media with mental health advocates

The Duchess of Sussex has spoken about social media during a meeting with mental health advocates at a beachside cafe in Wellington, New Zealand.  The Duchess, who attended the event alongside the Duke of Sussex, spoke about the impact social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram have on youth in regards to unrealistic images. “Young people find it so difficult. You see photos on…
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex begin New Zealand tour

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…
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Electric atmosphere as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speak at Invictus Closing Ceremony

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 capacity. Starting with performances by Colin Hay and Birds of Tokyo, the entire arena was on their feet dancing. “You…
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