Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Where Are The Cambridge's Staying in New Zealand?

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On their first leg of their royal tour, the Cambridge Family is staying at the historic Government House in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Built between 1908 and 1910, the 45,000sq-ft property underwent a two-year £22m makeover, and reopened in 2011.

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Thirty staff will be on duty to assist the royal family at the two-story property, which features an impressive staircase, a ballroom, a conservatory, sitting rooms and a flag tower.

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William and Kate will stay in a guest suite next to Prince George, who will have his own room.

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Government House is the home of Governor General Jerry Matapare and his wife Janine, who stay in a self-contained apartment. It is also home to valuable artworks and artifacts, including a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, painted by Denis Fildes in 1960, and one of Queen Victoria, which is on permanent loan from Queen Elizabeth.

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When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived on April 7th, they were greeted by a traditional Maori pōwhiri ceremony on the lawn of the property and Prince William inspected a guard of honor before a 21 gun salute was fired.

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