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Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon arrived at Wellington International Airport and was received by the Rt Hon John Key MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception for Members of Parliament at Government House, Wellington, and was received by the Governor-General and Lady Mateparae.

Prince Henry of Wales later laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Wellington.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, this morning attended a Service for the Seventieth Anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey at Footes Lane, St Peter Port, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Air Marshal Peter Walker).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Weighbridge to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of the Liberation of the Island and met survivors of the occupation.

The Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, later attended a Garden Party at Grainville Playing Fields, St Saviour, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Jersey (General Sir John McColl).

Her Royal Highness subsequently attended a Seventieth Anniversary Liberation Ceremony and Parade at People’s Park, St Helier, and met survivors of the occupation.