Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
I'm sure this isn't surreal for him, because it's happened to him his entire life, but I can't help but think -- and obviously, this is in The Royal We a bit, although...well, no spoilers -- how surreal it would be to arrive somewhere, and find all these people waiting for you. I think it would be very touching and humbling. You wouldn't want to disappoint people. (Or it would turn you into a raging egomaniac.)
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand
Informative Caption was NOT helpful here, but I believe Harry is placing a fern on the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Wellington. Ah, I remember the glories of New Zealand well, from Wills and Kate's trip last April. (Relive it all here! Fondly I remember those nights I stayed up late waiting for photos to come in from across the world! I actually got a lot of work done on the book whilst on Wills&Kate Duty so, thanks guys, for helping us make that deadline. In fact, the post wherein Kate wore her dress with the fern motif on it was the one where I accidentally fell asleep waiting for photos. I perversely very much enjoyed everything about that.)
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
"I hope I wore the right blue suit. Maybe I should have worn the OTHER blue suit."
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
I am sure it did not escape Prince Ginger's notice that this particular traditional Maori greeting was from a totally gorgeous woman.
Prince Harry Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
I'm sure that's a huge relief.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
YES. Bring a dog for him to meet. BRILLIANT. This girl's a smart cookie.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 1
Day one of this trip and it already had everything: Boy Scouts! (Do you call them "Boy Scouts" in New Zealand?) Puppies! Amusing Signs! Blue Suits! Traditional Greetings from Hot People!
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 2
I assume that is a traditional cape for visiting dignitaries and not just a new and exciting fashion choice on his part (although I support that, too). Regardless: Peach Blazer there in the middle, WE ARE ALL YOU. YOU ARE US.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 2
This is an excellent Informative Caption: "Prince Harry is welcomed by a 100 year old Tuatara lizard called Henry after landing in Invercargill on his way to Stewart Island as part of his first visit to New Zealand." I love that he and this creature share a name. LET HIM KEEP IT, YOU GUYS. George would LOVE IT! Kate won't mind if Harry brings over a giant lizard on a leash for dinner every now and then, right?
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day Two
"Hello. I'm just walking through beautiful, beautiful New Zealand looking thoughtful and handsome. LADIES OF THE WORLD PLEASE JOIN ME."
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day Two
I feel like, Harry WOULD find two adorable children lurking near a bush and strike up a conversation with them. This is his area of strength.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 2
And then they made him shuck oysters because obviously when Prince Harry is in town, definitely have him serve aphrodisiacs.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 3
Yeah, this seems about right. (I saw a photo on Twitter wherein Harry was helping these kids make the crowns in arts and crafts, which was excellent on several levels.)
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 4
"Hey, look, guys! It's Gran!"
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand
I learned from the Kensington Palace Instagram that this is a bike you pedal for electricity, and it's part of the Gap Filler project in Christchurch following their devastating earthquake, which is a very interesting project.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 4
I'm sure these two have much to discuss.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 4
SOMEONE HAVE A BABY WITH THIS MAN.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 4
"Someone."
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand - Day 4
You guys, he's even passing out cupcakes. CUPCAKES.
Prince Harry Visits New Zealand
INDEED.