Jacinda Ardern celebrates the Queen's 'deep connection' with New Zealand and recalls how crowds 'wept' when she and Prince Philip departed after their first visit in 1953 - in speech marking a national day of mourning
Daily Mail·2022-09-27 01:05
Jacinda Ardern has noted the 'deep connection' New Zealand had with Queen Elizabeth as she spoke earlier today during a national day of morning.
New Zealand's state memorial follows the death of Her Majesty, who died peacefully at Balmoral on September 8 at the age of 96.
The British monarch is head of state - a largely ceremonial role - of 15 countries, of which New Zealand is one.
Screens were set in the Parliament grounds in the capital of Wellington, with hundreds gathering to watch the closed-door service at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Meanwhile, further services were set to be held across the country.
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