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Coronation pie Some themes of King Charles III’s coronation encourage volunteering and fostering the neighbourly spirit in our communities. To celebrate this, the Government House chefs have come up with a Kiwi twist on a recipe perfect for sharing with…

  HM King Charles III and The Queen Consort The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated the Coronation of the King of New Zealand with various…

The Prime Minister has announced  a donation of $1 million to Trees That Count as New Zealand’s gift to mark the Coronation. Trees That Count, in partnership with the Department of Conservation, will work with community groups to plant more than 100,000…

If you have a Coronation event you would like included on this page, please email  c [email protected] . He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings On the weekend of 6 and 7 May, local councils across New Zealand planted native…

King Charles was born at Buckingham Palace, London, on 14 November 1948. He is the eldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At age three, Charles became heir apparent when his mother became Queen. Charles was created…

Coronation services have been held at Westminster Abbey in London for over 900 years, since the Coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066. A Coronation is a Christian ceremony during which a new monarch is crowned. As well as receiving a crown and royal…

Government House 1912 A number of key principles underpinned the Government House Conservation Project—that the House meets the needs of a 21st Century Governor-General; that it preserves and enhances the building's heritage values; and that it meets…

Sir Arthur Porrit's Coat of Arms The 21 carved panels in the Taupaepae, or main entrance hall of Government House Wellington are believed to be unique among Commonwealth Government Houses. The panels display the full “Armorial achievements” of Governors,…

Congratulatory messages from the Governor-General and The King, Each year, Government House sends messages to people in New Zealand to celebrate significant wedding anniversaries and birthdays. His Majesty The King (through Government House) sends…

The Governor-General’s flag The Governor-General’s flag The Governor-General’s flag was officially flown for the first time at ceremonies at Government House Auckland on 5 June 2008 and at Government House Wellington on 17 June 2008. The dark blue flag…

As Prince of Wales, the King visited New Zealand 10 times. On these visits, he met with thousands of New Zealanders, toured much of the country, and supported charitable causes. Below is a list of visits the King made to New Zealand (as Prince of Wales…

The Queen greets a group of children The Realm of New Zealand includes New Zealand, Tokelau , the Ross Dependency in Antarctica and the self-governing states of the Cook Islands and Niue . As the former Head of State of New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth II's…

The Queen addresses the Commonwealth from a podium Founded in 1949, the Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent nations. Most of these nations were part of the British Empire. New Zealand was one of the founding members of the…

The Queen is presented with a bouquet of flowers Queen Elizabeth II visited New Zealand ten times during her reign. On these visits, Her Majesty came to know more about New Zealand and its people. Many New Zealanders will remember meeting or seeing the…

Prince Charles in military uniform   New Zealand's new Sovereign will no longer be known as the Prince of Wales. The King's new formal title, as first announced at the accession proclamation ceremony  on 11 September, is: King Charles the Third, By the…

Succession is the process where the title of King or Queen passes from one person to another. The line of succession is determined by the order of birth of members of the Royal Family. The  Royal Succession Act 2013  outlines the law of succession in New…

HM Queen Elizabeth II Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral on 8 September 2022 at age 96. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years. As a nation, New Zealand mourns the loss of our longest-reigning Sovereign. This website contains information about…

Various events will mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. New Zealand representatives will attend the Queen’s funeral in London. A New Zealand State Memorial Service will be held in Wellington. An accession proclamation ceremony in Wellington…

Answers to some common questions about our new King and mourning Queen Elizabeth II. Succession of the King Mourning, condolence messages and memorial events Flag protocols Continuation of coins, passports, and anthems, Succession of the King, Do we…

 , Guidance for the public during the period of national mourning, Mourning period Flowers Condolence books and messages New Zealand Memorial Service Periods of silence Flag protocols Gun salutes Official photographs Armbands There is no expectation for…

King Charles III Charles was born at Buckingham Palace, London, on 14 November 1948. He is the eldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At age three, Charles became heir apparent when his mother became Queen. Charles…

Accession Of The New King Prince Charles (as the person first in line to the Throne) automatically became our new King when Queen Elizabeth II died. This process is known as ‘accession’. The accession process is governed by laws of succession in the…

New Zealand officially acknowledged our new King in an accession proclamation ceremony. This took place at Parliament Buildings, in Wellington, following the Accession Council in the United Kingdom. The Proclamation of Accession ceremony was held at…

Memorial Events in the UK A number of formal events in London mark the passing of the Queen and acknowledge the new King. Below is a summary of these events. More information is available on the Royal Family’s website . The Accession Council met at St…

New Zealand marked the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on, Monday 26 September, . The event was a chance to celebrate her life and reign. It took place at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul at, 2pm…

Queen Elizabeth II reigned as New Zealand’s Sovereign (or Head of State) from 6 February 1952 to 9 September 2022. She became Queen at the death of her father, King George VI. Her 70-year reign covered a period of great social and political change.…

The New Zealand government will mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II with a national memorial service . It will also formally acknowledge the new King in an accession proclamation ceremony. Gun salutes will take place during the period of national…

Dame Cindy Kiro attends an Executive Council meeting at the Beehive The Executive Council comprises all Ministers of the Crown, whether those Ministers are inside or outside Cabinet. It is the highest formal instrument of government, and is created by the…

On Friday 3 June, a Service of Celebration for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. The livestream for the Service of Celebration will begin at 11.30am. Please note, this event is not open…

At 9pm on the 2nd of June, Wellington was the second of 50 Commonwealth Capital Cities taking part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon event. This event celebrates 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, and the Queen’s 70th Anniversary as…

Pike River Mine Disaster   Rugby World Cup   Following the Canterbury Earthquakes: Messages from HM The Queen and other members of the Royal family The Queen's message directly following the earthquake The Governor-General places a flower tribute   The…

HM Queen of New Zealand For 70 years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has served as the Queen of New Zealand and our Head of State. I am honoured to serve as Her Majesty’s representative in New Zealand as Governor-General, and strive to uphold her…