New Zealand

Prince William to visit NZ to honour Christchurch attack

March 28, 2019 3:21 pm

Prince William will travel to New Zealand following a request from New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern [Source: Reuters]

The Duke of Cambridge is to visit New Zealand to honour the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attack.

According to NZ Herald News Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Prince William will make this trip in late April on behalf of the Queen.

Arden says the visit will be another sign of showing that this nation will always stand with those affected by the terror attacks.

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She says a National Remembrance Service will also be tomorrow to remember those killed two weeks ago.

Fifty people died when a gunman opened fire on worshippers at the Masjid Al Noor and Linwood Masjid on March 15.

Another 48 were injured, and three remain in a critical condition in hospital.

[Source: NZ Herald]