Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge beats Prince William in yacht race

<![CDATA[Thousands of people turned out in Auckland today to catch a glimpse of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the fifth day of their royal tour. The couple first visited the Royal New Zealand Air Force base in Whenupai, and later competed against each other in a series of yacht races. In the morning, The Duke and Duchess heard firsthand about the developments and details of the search…
Read more
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lay commemorative WWI wreath in Blenheim

<![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…
Read more
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Royal entourage: The people who will assist the Cambridges on their tour

<![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…
Read more
Prince & Princess of Wales

From a Kiwi Perspective - Day One

<![CDATA[Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew today from the United Kingdom to New Zealand via Australia. Along with their son Prince George, they travelled to Australia aboard a QANTAS flight, which was met at the airport by a New Zealand Royal…
Prince & Princess of Wales

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

<![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…
Read more