Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge beats Prince William in yacht race

In the morning, The Duke and Duchess heard firsthand about the developments and details of the search operation looking for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 after meeting a member of the crew involved. The Duchess was particularly interested about the search operation according to Flight Lieutenant Andrew Fisher. “She was interested in how we found it. It was intense flying; we flew…
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lay commemorative WWI wreath in Blenheim

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 sacrifice’, also signed by Will and Kate. The couple stood in silence after hearing the Last Post. The almost 7,000 strong crowd also…
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The Royal entourage: The people who will assist the Cambridges on their tour

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

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 Prince William inspecting a guard of honour, and the firing of a 21 gun salute. The Government House was built between 1908 and 1910. It has…
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