Duke of Cambridge: Official Visit to New Zealand - April 25-26, 2019

[Rudolph]

The Duke of Cambridge this morning visited Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Masjid Al Noor, 101 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch.

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon visited Burwood Hospital, 300 Burwood Road, Burwood, Christchurch.

His Royal Highness later visited Linwood Masjid, 223A Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch.

The Duke of Cambridge subsequently laid a wreath at the Oi Manawa Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central.

His Royal Highness afterwards received the Governor-General of New Zealand (the Rt Hon Dame Patricia Reddy) at Auckland International Airport and subsequently departed for the United Kingdom.

- Court Circular || 26 April 2019

 

[Somebody]

It really is a short long distance visit. Most likely his travel time was longer than his actual time in New Zealand.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 27th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from New Zealand.
Dr. Simon Case, Mr. Jason Knauf and Mr. Christian Jones were in attendance.

 

[SLV]

Court Circular 27th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from New Zealand.
Dr. Simon Case, Mr. Jason Knauf and Mr. Christian Jones were in attendance.

Who are the attendants and why are they specifically mentioned?

 

[JessRulz]

The three gentlemen listed below William as being "in attendance" are members of his staff:

Dr Simon Case is Private Secretary.
Jason Knauf is a Senior Advisor to the Cambridges, previously Communications Secretary.
Christian Jones is Communications Secretary.

They all travelled with William to NZ. The senior staff that travel with the royals are usually listed on the Court Circular for departures / arrivals.

 

[SLV]

The three gentlemen listed below William as being "in attendance" are members of his staff:

Dr Simon Case is Private Secretary.
Jason Knauf is a Senior Advisor to the Cambridges, previously Communications Secretary.
Christian Jones is Communications Secretary.

They all travelled with William to NZ. The senior staff that travel with the royals are usually listed on the Court Circular for departures / arrivals.

Thank you!

 

[Rudolph]

“Whilst the prominence of media headlines may inject short-term attention, the love and respect of the people, William will one day reign over, endures for much longer. It is here where William’s royal and public power far outrivals any other.”

Every-so-often we are reminded of the powerful influence our Royal Family has. From charity work, global events, patronages, to the influential fashion choices. But they also, in times of deep pain and suffering, highlight how an ancient institution can heal wounds.

And once again we saw this process in action after the devastating terror attack in New Zealand. Attending on behalf of the Queen, Prince William highlighted how the Royals can be a force of good, unity and poignant respect. Something the Duke of Cambridge exemplified as he visited the Christchurch community.

With these trips now a common occurrence in the Duke’s role as ambassador for the Royal Family, what does it tell us about the future of the British Monarchy and their vision for the indelible institution on both the national and international stage?

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[tausi]

“Whilst the prominence of media headlines may inject short-term attention, the love and respect of the people, William will one day reign over, endures for much longer. It is here where William’s royal and public power far outrivals any other.”



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What a wonderful read! It is my thought as well. I strongly agree with the whole article!

Another paragraph that aligns with my observation and my point of view from this article is this one

In recent months we have seen criticism of other members of the Royals and how they conduct themselves when partaking in their own engagements. Sometimes the balance between personality and professionalism can become blurred, resulting in a tainting of the royal mystique. This unfortunate behaviour most frequently results in the numerous articles and public attention focusing on the royal individual and not on the subject of their visit.

This is never the case with the Duke of Cambridge. Each and every time he steps out, his attention is consistently focused on the job-in-hand, not himself. Christchurch’s visit has been the embodiment of this. Yes, the Prince hugged numerous worshippers who had been affected by the attack. Yes, he jokingly stated to royal fans that jetlag no longer affects him after having three children. But when the moment arrived for William to step back, and the Duke of Cambridge and future king to take centre stage, it was done with remarkable ease.

 

[Iluvbertie]

The media don't focus on the subject of the visit these days. They write about what the women are wearing and how much it cost - with some mention of maybe the way the royals interact with each other. When was the last time an article in the media or anywhere else actually focussed on the cause that was the reason for the visit?

 

[Mbruno]

Prince William did well on this official visit, but that doesn't change the fact that there is no guarantee that William and even less so George will ever be the King of New Zealand. Actually, it is very likely that Australia and New Zealand will be republics 30 years from now. William has a better shot at being King of Canada, but that is just a guess on my part.

 

[Blog Real]

Prince William did well on this official visit, but that doesn't change the fact that there is no guarantee that William and even less so George will ever be the King of New Zealand. Actually, it is very likely that Australia and New Zealand will be republics 30 years from now. William has a better shot at being King of Canada, but that is just a guess on my part.

Which of these countries most supports the monarchy? Canada, Australia or New Zealand?

 

[Iluvbertie]

I would say Canada, followed by NZ with Australia the least supportive of the three.