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The Prime Minister has confirmed the visit of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to New Zealand will take place in November.
A visit by the Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla this year as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations was announced in December.
John key has used Waitangi Day and the start of the Diamond Jubilee year to confirm the visit will take place in November, but exact dates have not been announced.
"I look forward to joining with all New Zealanders in welcoming the Prince and the Duchess to mark this important occasion," Key said in a statement.
At Waitangi today to commemorate the 172nd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Key paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6 1952.
"She has reigned for 60 years, and hers has been a reign of commitment and service to her realms and territories, including New Zealand," Key said.
"On behalf of all New Zealanders, I would like to thank the Queen for her dedication. We wish her well in this Diamond Jubilee year, which begins on the same day as we commemorate the signing of our nation's founding document."
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will also be visiting Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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Post new commentanchana said on 2012-02-06 @ 21:19 NZDT: Report abusive post
Welcome to New Zealand & welcome to.....Invercargill.
benjaminsamuel said on 2012-02-06 @ 12:04 NZDT: Report abusive post
Well I despite being a royalist will not be going to see the prince let alone the rotweiller of a wife he has. It will be interesting how many people turn out to dee the prince and his wife. I will be enjoying my time working, reading and having a good time with friends. I shall enjoy my days
kiwi55 said on 2011-12-15 @ 12:48 NZDT: Report abusive post
Not really happy about Charles & Camilla coming here, have very fond memories of Diana Princess of Wales and what she did for many charities and the way she related to the ordinary person in the street, his treatment of her was unforgiveable and it was plain to see at the end of their marriage he never loved her so no I much rather they didn't come would prefer either Prince Edward or Princess Anne.