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    New Zealand Salutes ‘Unchanging Star’ Prince Philip

    zenger.newsBy zenger.newsApril 22, 2021No Comments3 Mins Read
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    WELLINGTON, New Zealand — 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 April 21 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 99.

    New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern did not eulogize the Duke, who she never met in the job, instead of delivering a reading titled “Memories”.

    The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul posted a picture on Instagram, with the caption informing about the Memorial Service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg.

    “Today at 3 pm, we are hosting the New Zealand State Memorial Service for His/Her Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. This service is by invitation only, but it will be live-streamed as well as being televised live on TV3,” the post read.

    Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy gave the tribute, saying he was a bedrock of the monarchy.

    “His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was a loyal companion and beloved support to Her Majesty the Queen for more than 70 years,” Dame Reddy said. “For many of us, he has, like the Queen, always been there.

    “We could perhaps be forgiven for seeing him as one of the unchanging stars in our sky.”

    New Zealand Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy has paid tribute to Prince Philip at a memorial service. (Martin Hunter/AAP Image)

    The venue was a fitting one: the Queen laid the foundation stone to the cathedral in 1954, and the couple visited three times more on official visits, most recently on their final trip to 2002.

    In the pews sat a veritable who’s who of New Zealand life, including PM Ardern, opposition leader Judith Collins, and members of the diplomatic corps, including British High Commissioner Laura Clarke and Australian High Commissioner Patricia Forsythe.

    Dame Reddy, known for her colorful dress sense but clad in all black for the occasion, claimed Prince Philip delighted in engaging outside of high society.

    “On his visits, he traveled throughout the motu (nation) to meet people from every culture, walk of life, and region,” she said. “Many New Zealand families will have stories about a time when-when one of their members met the Duke.”

    “He was well known to be a frank and engaging conversationalist. I’m sure those stories are being fondly retold now.”

    The memorial was televised across New Zealand by television network Three and screened in cathedrals across Aotearoa.

    “Grieve. Acknowledge. Farewell. Rest now. Rest in peace,” Dame Reddy concluded.

    (Edited by Vaibhav Vishwanath Pawar and Pallavi Mehra)



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