Announcement of events during the visit to New Zealand by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

More details have been announced of events taking place during The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to New Zealand next week.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit New Zealand from 17-23 November – their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years.

They arrive in Auckland next Sunday, 17 November and will travel to the Bay of Islands, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Christchurch and Kaikōura.

The public will get the opportunity to see The Prince and The Duchess in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour on Tuesday 19 November; Christchurch Cathedral Square on Friday 22 November; and The Prince of Wales will also take part in a public walk in Kaikôura on Saturday 23 November.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday 20 November.

During their visit The Prince and The Duchess will visit programmes and organisations working in areas they are committed to supporting. The Prince will focus on environmental issues, with particular emphasis on tackling plastic waste. The Duchess will continue her commitment to supporting women who have suffered from domestic violence by highlighting the work of organisations in this field, as well as those that encourage active ageing.

Details of the programme are provided below. The programme is correct as of today, but is subject to change.

Sunday 17 November - Auckland

Afternoon

The Prince and The Duchess arrive at RNZAF Whenuapai

Monday 18 November - Auckland

Morning

The Prince and The Duchess take part in a wreath laying at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park

The Prince and The Duchess visit Wesley Community Centre at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park

Afternoon

The Prince of Wales visits Critical Design premises, Mt Roskill

Critical Design is a social enterprise founded in 2013 to turn plastic waste into usable products.

The Prince and The Duchess visit Hunting Lodge Winery, Waimauku

The Prince and The Duchess visit RNZAF Whenuapai for a Presentation of the Queen’s Colour

The Prince and The Duchess attend a reception at RNZAF Whenuapai

Tuesday 19 November – Auckland

Morning

Official ceremony of welcome at Government House for The Prince and The Duchess

Official meeting between The Prince of Wales and the Leader of the Opposition, Simon Bridges

Official meeting between The Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern

The Duchess of Cornwall visits Shine

Shine is an acronym that stands for Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday. It was founded in 1990 and has grown to become a leading New Zealand specialist domestic violence service provider.

Afternoon

The Prince of Wales visits Sea Cleaners premises and then travels by boat to Viaduct Harbour

Sea Cleaners is a non-profit organisation with the goal of preserving New Zealand’s coastline for the benefit of marine life and the enjoyment of all users.

The Prince and Duchess visit Viaduct Harbour in Auckland and visit Emirates Team New Zealand

The Duchess attends a Women of the World Think-In at Government House

Women of the World is a global movement, of which Her Royal Highness is President, launched in London in 2010, celebrating women and girls and looking at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential.

The Prince attends a Prince’s Trust New Zealand tea at Mantells in Mount Eden

Evening

The Prince and The Duchess attend a reception at Government House hosted by the Governor General

Wednesday 20 November – Bay of Islands

Afternoon

The Prince and The Duchess visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Prince attends a Prince’s Trust event at Queenstown Resort College’s Tai Tokerau campus

The Duchess visits Kerikeri Primary School

The Prince of Wales visits Paihia fire station

Thursday 21 November – No public engagements

Friday 22 November – Christchurch

Morning

The Prince and The Duchess visit Tuahiwi Marae

Afternoon

The Prince and The Duchess visit Cashmere High school

The Prince attends a reception at Tūranga Library for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project

The Duchess attends a Royal Commonwealth Society young writers’ workshop at Tûranga Library

The Prince inspects Christ Church Cathedral

The Prince and The Duchess take part in a public walk in Cathedral Square

The Duchess visits the Salvation Army for a series of Active Elderly events

The Duchess will meet people involved in three programmes in the Christchurch area designed to support elderly people to be healthy and socially engaged and connected with the wider community.

The Prince gives the state of the environment address at Lincoln University

Saturday 23 November – Christchurch / Kaikōura

Morning

The Duchess visits the Battered Women’s Trust, Christchurch

The Battered Women’s Trust is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free.

The Duchess visits the Botanic Gardens, Christchurch

Afternoon

The Prince visits Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura

The Prince takes part in a public walk in Kaikōura

The Prince attends The Future is Bright event at Kaikōura Memorial Hall

The Prince visits the Hutton’s Shearwater site, Kaikōura

The Prince departs Kaikōura


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