Their royal highnesses began the day by laying a wreath at the Mount Roskill War Memorial Park in honour of fallen Niuean soldiers.
Prince Charles meeting families at the airbase.After the ceremony, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were escorted to the officers’ mess at Whenuapai air base, where select servicemen, servicewomen and their families were invited for afternoon tea.Prince Charles was at RNZAF Whenuapai to present the Queen’s Colour on Monday afternoon.The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, has a chat with some members of the public.The traditional ceremony took place in the gymnasium due to bad weather.The Queen’s Colour is given as recognition of the RNZAF’s achievements and is the highest honour the monarch can present.The Whenuapai airbase was the last stop for the day.The Queen's Colour ceremony began with a welcoming pōwhiri.A haka was performed at the airbase.The new Queen’s Colour was laid over drums on the parade ground before the prince, blessed and given a karakia.On Monday afternoon the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended the Queens colour ceremony at Whenuapai Airbase.Prince Charles receiving a hongi.Prince Charles speaks with members of the New Zealand police.As rain and thunder threatened to disrupt the event, the royals wrapped up their final conversations with servicemen and woman.Rain began pouring down in Mt Roskill.Prince Charles greeting more members of the public.Prince Charles, Prince of Wales met members of the public after the wreath laying ceremony.Prince Charles greets attendees at the ceremony.The couple attended the wreath-laying ceremony at Mt Roskill War Memorial.The wreath which was laid.The Prince of Wales laid a wreath in memory of fallen Niuean soldiers.Prince Charles holding the wreath.Prince Charles speaking with representatives of the Niue Aotearoa Community.The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a six-day tour of New Zealand.Representatives of the Niue Aotearoa Community wait for the arrival of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Here are some of the best images from the royal couple's day in Auckland.
