The Prince of Wales visits New Zealand, 1920

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Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, Prince of Wales visited New Zealand in 1920. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/royal-visits/4

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales in Christchurch, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Image: Prince of Wales welcome poster

Prince of Wales welcome poster

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Image: Edward prince of Wales presenting medals, Rotorua, New Zealand

Edward prince of Wales presenting medals, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales visiting Hokitika, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales visiting Hokitika, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales visiting Patea, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales visiting Patea, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales speaking, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales speaking, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales visiting Rotorua, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales visiting Rotorua, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales meeting veterans, Invercargill, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales meeting veterans, Invercargill, New Zealand

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Image: Prince of Wales at Christchurch Races, Riccarton

Prince of Wales at Christchurch Races, Riccarton

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Image: The Prince of Wales, Claudelands, Hamilton

The Prince of Wales, Claudelands, Hamilton

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Image: The Prince of Wales inspecting troops, Auckland

The Prince of Wales inspecting troops, Auckland

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Image: Prince of Wales leaving Queens Wharf, Auckland

Prince of Wales leaving Queens Wharf, Auckland

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Image: Prince of Wales reviewing troops, Wellington

Prince of Wales reviewing troops, Wellington

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales reviewing school children, Dunedin, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales reviewing school children, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Image: Reception for Edward Prince of Wales Queen's Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand

Reception for Edward Prince of Wales Queen's Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales meeting returned soldiers, Ashburton, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales meeting returned soldiers, Ashburton, New Zealand

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Image: Crowds to greet Edward Prince of Wales, Caroline Bay, Timaru, New Zealand

Crowds to greet Edward Prince of Wales, Caroline Bay, Timaru, New Zealand

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Image: Edward Prince of Wales talking to school girls, Dunedin, New Zealand

Edward Prince of Wales talking to school girls, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Image: Public reception for Edward Prince of Wales, Dunedin, New Zealand

Public reception for Edward Prince of Wales, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Image: The Prince of Wales, with Maori guides, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

The Prince of Wales, with Maori guides, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

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Image: Prince of Wales arrives at Nelson in 1920

Prince of Wales arrives at Nelson in 1920

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Image: Prince of Wales reviewing guard of honour, Wellington

Prince of Wales reviewing guard of honour, Wellington

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Image: Prince of Wales inspecting school boys, New Plymouth - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

Prince of Wales inspecting school boys, New Plymouth - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

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Image: New Zealand visit of the new king recalled: the 1920 tour of the then Prince of Wales

New Zealand visit of the new king recalled: the 1920 tour of the then Prince of Wales

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Image: Edward, Prince of Wales, during his tour of New Zealand, presenting a decoration to a soldier

Edward, Prince of Wales, during his tour of New Zealand, presenting a decoration to a soldier

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Image: Palmerston North Post Office decorated for the visit of Prince of Wales

Palmerston North Post Office decorated for the visit of Prince of Wales

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Image: Prince of Wales inspecting cadets at Greymouth - Photograph taken by Otago Witness

Prince of Wales inspecting cadets at Greymouth - Photograph taken by Otago Witness

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Image: Prince of Wales greeting men at military hospital - Photograph taken by Otago Witness

Prince of Wales greeting men at military hospital - Photograph taken by Otago Witness

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Image: School children greeting Prince of Wales, Westport - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

School children greeting Prince of Wales, Westport - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

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Image: Portrait of Edward Albert, Prince of Wales - Photograph taken by Bartlett & Andrew

Portrait of Edward Albert, Prince of Wales - Photograph taken by Bartlett & Andrew

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Image: Group on Parliament steps, Wellington, including the Prince of Wales

Group on Parliament steps, Wellington, including the Prince of Wales

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Image: The Prince of Wales meeting Maori women at Ohinemutu, Rotorua

The Prince of Wales meeting Maori women at Ohinemutu, Rotorua

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Image: Maori reception during the tour of the Prince of Wales, Arawa Park, Rotorua

Maori reception during the tour of the Prince of Wales, Arawa Park, Rotorua

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Image: During the 1920 visit of the Prince of Wales, Wellington

During the 1920 visit of the Prince of Wales, Wellington

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Image: Queen Street, Auckland, during arrival of the Prince of Wales

Queen Street, Auckland, during arrival of the Prince of Wales

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Image: Auckland Post Office illuminated for visit of the Prince of Wales

Auckland Post Office illuminated for visit of the Prince of Wales

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Image: Visit of H.R.H. Edward Albert Prince of Wales to Palmerston North and district, May 4th 1920. Message to the children of New Zealand from the Prince of Wales. [Printed by] H L Young, Limited, Palmerston North.

Visit of H.R.H. Edward Albert Prince of Wales to Palmerston North and district, May 4th 1920. Message to the children of New Zealand from the Princ...

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Image: Edward, Prince of Wales, presenting a decoration to a member of the Pioneer Battalion at Rotorua

Edward, Prince of Wales, presenting a decoration to a member of the Pioneer Battalion at Rotorua

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Image: Children's demonstration, Parliament Grounds, Wellington, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

Children's demonstration, Parliament Grounds, Wellington, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

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Image: Civic reception, Temuka, Canterbury, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

Civic reception, Temuka, Canterbury, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

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Image: Children's reception, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

Children's reception, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

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Image: Battlecruiser HMS Renown in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, during the visit of the Prince of Wales

Battlecruiser HMS Renown in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, during the visit of the Prince of Wales

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Image: Battlecruiser HMS Renown in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, during the visit of the Prince of Wales

Battlecruiser HMS Renown in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, during the visit of the Prince of Wales

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Image: Citizens' reception, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

Citizens' reception, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

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Image: Military review, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

Military review, Dunedin, during the visit of The Prince of Wales - Photographs taken by Guy

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Image: The Prince of Wales leaving his coach at Otira, West Coast - Photograph taken by Guy

The Prince of Wales leaving his coach at Otira, West Coast - Photograph taken by Guy

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Image: Military review, Newtown Park, Wellington, during the visit of the Prince of Wales - Photograph taken by Guy

Military review, Newtown Park, Wellington, during the visit of the Prince of Wales - Photograph taken by Guy

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Image: Creator unknown :Photograph of the Prince of Wales being driven through an Auckland street, during his 1920 visit

Creator unknown :Photograph of the Prince of Wales being driven through an Auckland street, during his 1920 visit

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Image: Event in Stratford, Taranaki, during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1920

Event in Stratford, Taranaki, during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1920

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Image: Crowd scene on Queen Street, Auckland, during the tour of the Prince of Wales in 1920

Crowd scene on Queen Street, Auckland, during the tour of the Prince of Wales in 1920

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Image: Crowds of school children in Parliament grounds during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1920

Crowds of school children in Parliament grounds during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1920

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Image: Creator unknown : Photograph of a parade in Auckland to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales

Creator unknown : Photograph of a parade in Auckland to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales

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Image: Group in Rotorua performing a haka during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1920

Group in Rotorua performing a haka during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1920

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Image: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd :Souvenir of H R H The Prince of Wales visit to New Zealand, Reception in Auckland April 1920. Advance Auckland; Onward New Zealand. Brett litho, Auckland, N.Z.

Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd :Souvenir of H R H The Prince of Wales visit to New Zealand, Reception in Auckland April 1920. Advance Au...

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Image: School children's demonstration for Prince of Wales, Parliament Buildings, Wellington - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

School children's demonstration for Prince of Wales, Parliament Buildings, Wellington - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin

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