Prince Charles, Camilla to visit New Zealand at end of year

July 26, 2019

It will be the third visit to our shores for the couple, who were last here in 2015.

Prince Charles and Camilla have announced a visit to New Zealand in November at the request of the Government.

Details of the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall's official visit will be advised, a statement from Clarence House says.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement, "I am delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses back to New Zealand".

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"I know that the couple have greatly enjoyed New Zealanders’ warm hospitality and manaakitanga when they visited previously."

She added that Prince Charles had been a strong advocate for the environment, conservation and sustainability for many years.

"This visit will provide opportunities for him to engage with New Zealanders on those subjects, and to learn more about the ways in which New Zealand is preparing for the future," Ms Ardern said.

The Prime Minister and her partner Clarke Gayford met the royals at Clarence House.

It will be the third visit to New Zealand for the couple after they last came in November 2015.

They also visited in November 2012 to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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