RNZ, Wellington, October 28, 2018
Welcome to the live Radio New Zealand (www.rn.co.nz) blog of Prince Harry and Meghan’s first royal visit to New Zealand.
Oct 28, 2018 4:25 PM
RNZ Live
The royal couple will be arriving at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park soon for a wreath-laying ceremony.
It’s clear a large portion of the crowd is here to see Meghan (but Harry’s alright too).
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Oct 28, 2018 4:22 PM
RNZ Live
The royal correspondent for UK-based tabloid The Sun describes the events at Government House.
WATCH: Harry is invited to pick up a dagger after a challenge by three warriors. The chief warrior shows Harry is accepted by hitting his thigh and then Harry & Meghan are called forward.
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WATCH: Harry is invited to pick up a dagger after a challenge by three warriors. The chief warrior shows Harry is accepted by hitting his thigh and then Harry & Meghan are called forward. pic.twitter.com/C2ot4MX55L
— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) October 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018 4:19 PM
RNZ Live
Loving the takes from international media who are in the country as part of the royal tour.
Andrew Hough
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#RoyalVisitNZ ceremony preparations in full swing. V cool compared with #RoyalVisitFiji & #RoyalVisitTonga but glorious sunshine#RoyalTourNZ
Meghan receives a traditional welcome at the Government House
Oct 28, 2018 4:10 PM
RNZ Live
Harry and Meghan have been greeted with a ceremony of welcome on the lawns of Government House.
The @RNZAF_Band arrive at Government House ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/Ks2Nxj3Ib4
— Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) October 28, 2018
They were welcome with haka and hongi – and a 21 gun salute.
ct 28, 2018 4:02 PM
RNZ Live
About 2000 people are at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, where the Duke and Duchess will be taking part in a wreath-laying ceremony later this afternoon.
Oct 28, 2018 3:47 PM
RNZ Live
Word has it the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at Government House in Wellington for their official welcome.
We really hope they are impressed by all the pomp! #ImpressedbythePomp
Oct 28, 2018 3:45 PM
RNZ Live
This is the content we are here for. Some great shots of Meghan and Harry getting off the plane and saying hello to PM Jacinda Ardern.
According to reporters on the scene, it was a lovely double-handed handshake between Meghan and Jacinda.
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