Charles’ son Prince Harry, who is honorary president of England 2015, presented Richie with the trophy.
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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall watched from a riverbank barge as a conch shell sounded, then continued formalities with an address to King Tuheitia and a 1,000-strong crowd.
Prince Charles gives a thumbs up as he samples a cuppa at a research institute on his tour of New Zealand, reports Robert Jobson in Wellington, New Zealand.
‘We’re hosting you as a prince, but more importantly as an incredible human being, ‘ she said, according to stuff.co.nz.
The royal couple took a speedy trip through the sun-drenched square, greeting the public – including many fellow Brits – before entering the Town Hall, where they separated to speak with different charities.
The arrival had been signalled by three men in a tower blowing a conch. The warrior’s welcome haka was part of the powhiri, a greeting ceremony involving dancing, singing and a hongi – the traditional Maori pressing of noses welcome – between Charles and Tuheitia.
As they sat on a bench with Charles gently holding the creature in both hands, the bumble bee flew at Camilla, who brushed it away – but it then flew at her husband. As they left the garden party, the royal couple were greeted by hundreds of people who had lined up along a pathway to try and catch a glimpse, or even have a quick chat with the couple.
“I just happened to be walking around here but I’m moderately excited”.
It was in early 1950s when Botting took care of Prince Charles and his sister, Princess Anne.
Mr Farmer said that after 11 years as a paramedic, working shifts up to 14 hours long, he was pleased to see the royals acknowledge emergency workers.
“I’d heard she didn’t like flying so I thought she’d appreciate these New Zealand lollies”, she laughed.
Lesley Hayde grabbed and kissed Prince Charles during a walk he was taking in Dunedin, New Zealand.
The Nga Rangatahi Toa group pairs underprivileged youths with accomplished Kiwi creatives that act as mentors, helping guide them to create an artistic project about their experiences in life.
One of the mentors, Truila Blakely, told Charles it was important to provide moments of opportunity.
George Thompson, 10, who dressed up as a guardsman complete with a replica scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, said of Camilla, who stopped to have a chat: “She’s very nice and she’s very attractive”.
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Camilla said, “I’ve got seven grandchildren”.
