Royal visit: Prince Charles and Camilla to visit New Zealand for the third time

Friday, 26 July 2019

The royal couple have visited New Zealand twice before.

The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will come to New Zealand in November at the invitation of our Government.

Clarence House announced the official visit on Friday morning (NZ time).

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement: 'I know that the couple have greatly enjoyed New Zealanders' warm hospitality and manaakitanga when they visited previously.

'The Prince of Wales has 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.''

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The royal couple have previously visited New Zealand in 2015, and in 2012 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

Further details will be released closer to the time of the visit.