Where Meghan and Harry are visiting when they come to New Zealand in October

Publish Date
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 7:36AM
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Photo / Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess have confirmed that they will be visiting New Zealand later this year, but Kensington Palace has just revealed where they will be going.

During their stay, which lasts from the 28th of October, to the 1st of November, the royals will visit Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua and Abel Tasman National Park.

Our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern welcomed the announcement.

"It's wonderful news that the Duke and Duchess are coming to New Zealand as part of their first major tour outside the United Kingdom. I know they will receive a very warm Kiwi welcome wherever they go," Ardern said.

"I hope many New Zealanders will have the opportunity to see the Duke and Duchess as they visit some of our beautiful provinces and national parks, and experience our hospitality."

Harry and Meghan will arrive in New Zealand after attending the Invictus Games in Sydney and visiting Fiji and Tonga.

Their visit to New Zealand with be part of their first major tour outside of the United Kingdom since they got married in May.

This will be their first visit to our country together, but both have visited in the past.

The last time that Meghan was here, she had a very awkward moment in the toilets of one of our campgrounds!

Harry's visit was is 2015, where he undertook an official royal tour following an invitation from the government.

On the journey, he visited Wellington, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Whanganui, and Auckland.

Dates and details of the Royal trip:
• Arrive in Wellington on Sunday, October 28.
• Visit Abel Tasman National Park on Monday, October 29.
• Visit Auckland on Tuesday, October 30.
• Visit Rotorua on Wednesday, October 31.
• Depart New Zealand on Thursday, November 1.

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