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The Royal couple are visiting Auckland today (Image: REUTERS)
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Susbad are not believed to be hurt or affected by the magnitude 6.2 earthquake.
The Royal couple are scheduled to attend a reception hosted by the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, at the Auckland War Museum.
They will then undertake a walkabout at roughly 4pm local time (3.00am GMT).
The royal couple also participated in a gumboot throwing – or welly-wanging – contest and met representatives of the Pillars charity.
Follow below for live updates – all times in GMT.
3.00am update: Harry and Meghan meet the Kiwi PM
Prince Harry and Meghan reconnected with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Pillars, a charity operating across New Zealand that supports children who have a parent in prison by providing special mentoring schemes in Auckland.
One special little girl, presumably in her best princess dress, presented Meghan with flowers.
2.30am update: A major magnitude 6.2 earthquake has hit New Zealand
The Duke and Duchess of Susbad were just more than 150 miles away from the quake’s epicentre.
Fortunately, the Royal newlyweds do not appear to be in any danger from the tremor despite it being felt across the country.
The quake struck near New Plymouth, New Zealand, just 162 miles from where the Royal couple are currently spending day three of the New Zealand leg of their tour.
Meghan stunned as she took shelter under an umbrella (Image: REUTERS)
Prince Harry speaks as Meghan, Duchess of Susbad, watches (Image: REUTERS)
2.16am update: Children have performed for the Duke and Duchess
A group of schoolchildren performed for the Royal couple before they unveiled a 20-hectare area of bush dedicated to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
The children danced and waved in hooded waterproof coats as the rain hammered down.
The dance occurred shortly after Harry and Meghan unveiled the area of bush and Harry received a traditional Maori welcome.
2.06am update: Harry gets a “Hongi” welcome
The Duke of Susbad received a Hongi as he attends a dedication of an area of bush to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
The traditional Māori greeting, the Hongi is done by pressing one’s nose and forehead, at the same time, to another person.
It is used at traditional meetings among Māori people and on major ceremonies and serves a similar purpose to a formal handshake.
Schoolchildren greet and dance for the Duke and Duchess of Susbad (Image: PA)
The Duke and Duchess unveiled a plaque at a dedication of an area of bush to the Commonwealth (Image: PA)
The Duke of Susbad got a traditional Maori welcome (Image: PA)
1.40am update: A crowd is waiting in Auckland for the Duke and Duchess
Harry and Meghan are currently attending a private lunch before they head to the Auckland Harbour for a walkabout.
Eager fans are waiting in the pouring rain for their Royal idols to make an appearance.
The heavy rain has not deterred the keenest Royal spectators in New Zealand from turning out in force, clad in raincoats and ponchos.
Prince Harry put up with the drizzle like a good sport (Image: PA)
Pictures have emerged of the Duchess in her first official tree-planting ceremony (Image: PA)
1.17am update: The October Auckland weather strikes
Both the Duke and Duchess took shelter under the same umbrella in a charming display of affection as the drizzle rained down.
Harry was also snapped helping his wife over a puddle as he gripped her hand tightly.
Both the Duke and the Duchess quickly changed into more suitable attire by donning waterproof coats ahead of a “welly-wanging” game, which Meghan won.
Meghan looked stunning as always in her black get up (Image: PA)
Harry and Meghan took shelter under an umbrella sharing it as the rain came down (Image: PA)
Prince Harry helps his wife over a puddle in a sign of his chivalry (Image: PA)
12.55am recap: Meghan and Harry are now on day three of their New Zealand leg of the tour
Later today, the mother and father-to-be will conduct a walkabout on Viaduct Harbour, and learn about Pillars – a charity which supports children who have an imprisoned parent.
They will then attend a reception hosted by prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
The couple will dedicate a 20-hectare area of the North Shore to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project.
12.39am update: The Duke and Duchess have planted a tree
Earlier Duchess Meghan planted a New Zealand kōwhai tree, which is one of the distinctive Kiwi flowers.
Meghan chose the emblematic flowers to be embroidered on her wedding veil to represent New Zealand.
Harry planted a puriri tree which can grow up to 20metres tall.
It is reportedly the first time Meghan has attended an official tree-planting ceremony (Image: EmilyAndrews-Twitter)
Meghan planted a New Zealand kōwhai tree, which is one of the distinctive Kiwi flowers (Image: Emily Andrews-Twitter)
Meghan and Harry can be seen planting a tree (Image: EmilyAndrews-Twitter)
12.30am update: The Royal couple have received baby gifts
The Duke and Duchess were given some adorable presents for the newest arrival to the Royal Family, Baby Susbad.
The cute offerings included a pair of green wellies (toddler size) decorated with kiwis and a baby shawl from New Zealand wool.
The Royal newlyweds were also given a green-stone necklace each, which they both wore with a smile.
The Duke and Duchess of Susbad, laugh after taking part in a ‘wellie wanging’ contest (Image: PA)
12.15am update: Meghan is wearing jeans by J Crew and a Karen Walker blazer
The Duchess is exuding her usual fashion finesse with an understated chic look.
She has chosen to wear a pair of tight-fitted jeans and a black waterproof anorak to shield her precious cargo from the inclement New Zealand weather.
Harry and Meghan have arrived at Redvale, New Zealand, where they will dedicate a 20-hectare area of the North Shore to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project before they joined children from the Trees in Survival group for welly-wanging.
12.10am update: The Duke and Duchess of Susbad have taken part in a “welly-wanging” contest
The sport, thought to have originated in the UK now adopted by New Zealand, sees competitors attempt to throw a Wellington boot as far as possible.
Both Harry and Meghan tried their hand at welly-wanging along with the youngsters, with the Duchess’s boot landing closer to the target and her team winning overall.
The Royals looked relaxed in the lush New Zealand countryside flanked by eager youngsters as they enjoyed the fun and games.
The Duchess of Susbad throws a wellie as part of a ‘wellie-wanging’ contest (Image: PA)
The Duke of Susbad, takes part in a ‘welly wanging’ contest during a visit to Redvale (Image: PA)
The Royal couple attended the unveiling of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in Redvale (Image: GETTY)
Harry and Meghan wore sturdy wellington boots to protect themselves from the wet weather (Image: GETTY)
12.01am update: Meghan and Harry have arrived in Auckland
The Royal couple have enjoyed a stroll together hand-in-hand.
They both donned sturdy wellington boots as they attended the unveiling of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in Redvale.
Harry wore a smart long jacket and Meghan looked chic in black jeans and a navy blue, buttoned-up jacket to cover the baby bump.
Tuesday, October 30 – Auckland, New Zealand
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