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A 41-gun salute in honour of Prince Philip has now finished in Wellington. The ceremony lasted 40 minutes. Booming shoots could be heard coming from Point
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Gisborne during the Silver Jubilee Commonwealth Tours in February, 1977. Photo: Getty Images Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force. She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in their own way. "It is fair to say, it will be a hugely significant loss for New Zealand, and those organisa...
A 41-gun salute will be held in Wellington at midday tomorrow in honour of Prince Philip. The 41-gun salute at Point Jerningham in Wellington may be widely heard, the Defence Force is warning. (file pic) Photo: RNZ The ceremony will take 40 minutes and will be fired from the saluting battery at Point Jerningham. The Defence Force has warned that, depending on weather conditions, the sound could travel widely around the Wellington region. It said that the battery is situated in a natural amphitheatre and members of the public are welcome to witness the gun salute. Governor-General Dame Patsy...
Prince Philip's death a 'hugely significant loss' for NZ - Ardern © Getty Prince Philip's death a 'hugely significant loss' for NZ - Ardern Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force. She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in their own way. "It is fair to say, it will be a hugely significant loss for New Zealand, and t...
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'Hugely significant loss for New Zealand': Ardern announces Prince Philip memorial 9 Apr, 2021 08:51 PM 5 minutes to read PM Jacinda Ardern on the death of Prince Philip NZ Herald Jacinda Ardern has this morning described the death of Prince Philip as a "hugely significant loss for New Zealand" and announced a memorial to be held here after his UK funeral. Speaking at Auckland's Mt Smart stadium for Pasifika Festival, the Prime Minister said the Government would be guided by the Queen's wishes in planning the New Zealand memorial for Prince Philip. Ardern said she received the news overnight....