Prince Harry heading to New Zealand in May

Prince Harry will visit New Zealand in May.

Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the news of the official visit to New Zealand by the grandson and fourth-in-line to Queen Elizabeth II.
 
"I am thrilled New Zealand will have the opportunity to welcome the Prince, who today confirmed he will visit New Zealand in May, after a four-week secondment with the Australian Defence Force," says Mr Key.
 
"This is Prince Harry's first visit to New Zealand and we are very keen to show him as much of the country as possible."
 
The Prince's visit follows a tour by his father, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in 2012 and the latest visit by his brother, Prince William in 2014.

Prince William was accompanied by the Duchess of Cambridge and their son, Prince George on their first trip to New Zealand.
 
The visit is still in the planning stages and further details regarding dates and regions to be visited will be released closer to his arrival.

Kensington Palace confirmed the 30-year-old Apache helicopter pilot will quit the British armed forces in June following a decade of full-time military service, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
 
It's not yet known what Harry will do next, with the Prince stating, "I am considering the options for the future".
 
"Before leaving operational service, Prince Harry will spend four weeks in April and May seconded to the Australian Defence Force where he will be attached to various units to gain an appreciation of the Australian army's domestic operating environment and capabilities," Kensington Palace said in a statement last week.

During his attachment, the prince will travel to Gallipoli to represent the royal family at the Anzac Day dawn service along with his father, Prince Charles.



- With AAP