Prince & Princess of Wales

From a Kiwi Perspective - Days Two and Three

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10th April 2014
<![CDATA[On day two of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George's royal tour of New Zealand they spent the day privately together away from the media to relax after the long cross-country flights. Day three, however, saw the family attend a playgroup at Government House for Prince George’s first official royal engagement with a small group of parents and babies held by…
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Prince George rests before his first official royal engagement

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8th April 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's little prince is set to attend his first official royal engagement in a few short hours, and in the most engaging company. Having spent a day of rest with his parents – to recover from their long 30-hour flight – in an undisclosed location, Prince George will hopefully be in tip top shape to meet ten new little playmates, all born…
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The Royal entourage: The people who will assist the Cambridges on their tour

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7th April 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince George, began their month long tour of New Zealand and Australia yesterday as they landed in the New Zealand capital of Wellington. But who else is part of that royal entourage, and why are they needed? Sir David Manning 64-year-old Sir David Manning is a former diplomat and was personally suggested as a mentor for Prince William by…
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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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