The accommodation for the royal visit was equally reflective of the best of NZ, with the Queen spending time at Huka Lodge in Taupō. While state visits are coordinated by the Department of Internal Affairs' VCO, it is clear visiting royals do hold 'favourites'. "There are many aspects that are unique to a royal visit," says Cannon. From experience, a modern royal visit is a lot less formal, says Hall. The men in grey and royal entouragePerhaps truer to television drama is the cast of hundreds required to manage a state visit.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 15, 2022 01:21 UTC