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Prince William Meets Māori Queen at Windsor Castle

The visit spotlights Indigenous leadership with a focus on youth enterprise during The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.

Overview

  • Prince William hosted Te Arikinui Ngā wai Hono i te pō at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, with the Waleses’ official Instagram sharing a photo from the meeting.
  • Her London schedule centers on The King’s Trust turning 50, following Monday’s celebration at the Royal Albert Hall and an upcoming garden party at Buckingham Palace.
  • Four rangatahi from Aotearoa, described by Kiingitanga as young entrepreneurs creating jobs for whānau and local communities, are taking part in the anniversary events.
  • Reports say the discussion touched on Indigenous knowledge and intergenerational stewardship for social and environmental challenges, and no detailed outcomes have been released.
  • Ngā wai Hono i te pō is the eighth Māori monarch and only the second woman to hold the role, succeeding her late father in 2024 after previously meeting King Charles in 2022.