New Zealand has farewelled Prince Philip in a reverential memorial service at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.
Around 500 people attended a service rich in pomp, song and prayer on Wednesday in a cathedral adorned with British and Kiwi insignia.
Prince Philip, who visited New Zealand 10 times as the Queen s husband and consort, died at Windsor Castle on April 9 at the age of 99.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern did not eulogise the Duke, who she never met in the job, instead delivering a reading titled Memories .
Govenor Dame Patsy Reddy (middle) and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (right) arriving at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul for Prince Phillip s memorial service
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