
Yesterday
, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall carried out their first full day of engagements in New Zealand, the second country on Their Royal Highnesses’ Autumn tour. #RoyalVisitNZ
The Prince and The Duchess first attended a Service of Remembrance at Mt Roskill War Memorial, where The Prince laid a wreath to commemorate all those who fought and died in the New Zealand forces in WWI. Their Royal Highnesses also visited the Niue Memorial, which recognises the 150 Niueans who lost their lives with the 3rd Māori Contingent.
At Wesley Community Centre, Their Royal Highnesses met members of the local community who make use of the facilities there. The centre opened in 2003 after a group of teenagers made a plea for a central meeting place for the community.
The Prince then visited Critical Design, who turn plastic waste into usable products, and to end the day Their Royal Highnesses attended the Presentation of The Queen’s Colour Ceremony at RAF Whenuapai.
The Prince followed in the footsteps of his mother, The Queen, who personally presented her Colour to the NZ Air Force at Whenuapai in 1953.
The Prince of Wales said during the ceremony: “Over the decades since The Queen first gave you her Colour, you have upheld your proud traditions of service and duty, whilst continuing to adapt and to rise to the challenges of an ever-changing world.
“For my part, I need hardly say how proud I am of all of you, and just how much I value this bond with you - today and for the future.”.More photos below.
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