Prince Charles, Prince of Wales receives a Hongi, traditional Maori greeting, as he attends the Ceremony of Welcome, Government House on November 19, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)Image: Getty Images
Charles and Camilla have been spending some time down under
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Auckland this week and were treated to a very special welcome.
On Monday morning the pair laid a wreath down at the Mount Roskill War Memorial Park, paying their respects to the troops from Niue, a small pacific island, who fought in the first world war.
Charles and Camilla were clearly enjoying the welcome they received, as traditional Maori dances took place and customs were exchanged. Charles was grinning from ear to ear throughout the day.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall take part in a public walk in the Wynyard Quarter on November 19, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The Prince of Wales shares a traditional maori greeting of a hongi with Mrs Ranui Ngarimu at Government House on November 19, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
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Maori dancers perform for the arrival of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall ahead of a Ceremony of Welcome, Government House on November 19, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is greeted with a Hongi as she visits Wesley Community Centre Auckland on November 18, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images)
Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall sign a book at the Queen's Colour reception at RNZAF Whenuapai, on the second day of the royal visit, on November 18, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images)
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Performers are seen before the presentation of Queen's Colour at RNZAF Whenuapai on November 18, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrives at New Zealand Defence Force Base Whenuapai on November 17, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on an 8-day tour of New Zealand. It is their third joint visit to New Zealand and first in four years. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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