HRH Prince of Wales attends Welcome Ceremony at Government House

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HRH The Prince of Wales hongis with a Maori female elder at the start of the ceremony. Hongi is traditional Maori greeting gesture that means to share a breath of air in Maori culture.

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Prince of Wales hongis with Maori elder at the start of the ceremony . Hongi is traditionall Mario greeting gesture, it means share a breath of air in Mario culture.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hongis with a Maori female elder at the start of the ceremony. Hongi is traditional Maori greeting gesture that means to share a breath of air in Maori culture.

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Duchess of Cornwall smiling as she enjoys the welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington.

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HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall enjoy the atmosphere at the welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington.

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Prince of Wales and Dutchess of Cornwall receive a traditional Māori welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Prince of Wales inspects the haka group during the ceremony. Haka is an ancient traditional Mario war dance.

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Duchess of Cornwall is introduced to the wife of Governor General of New Zealand during the welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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HRH The Prince of Wales and the Governor General watch a Haka performance during the official ceremony at Government House in Wellington.

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The Royal Couple and Governor General and his wife watch the traditional Māori welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Duchess of Cornwall and Governor General's wife at the official ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Prince of Wales speaks to a guest during the welcome ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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HRH The Prince of Wales inspects a Royal Guard of honour during the official ceremony at Government House in Wellington.

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HRH The Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the official welcoming ceremony at Government House, Wellington, as part of HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration.