Prince William travelling to New Zealand to visit Christchurch attack survivors | Life

28 Mar 2019

Prince William. (Photo: Getty Images)

London — Kensington Palace has announced Prince William will visit New Zealand to honour the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

The palace released a statement on Wednesday informing that William will make the trip on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, in late April at the request of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The palace added that he will meet with survivors and others affected by the attacks.

Prince William's planned trip comes after his brother Prince Harry and Meghan made an unscheduled visit to New Zealand House in central London to pay their respects to the 50 people who died in the shooting.

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Prince Harry and Meghan make unscheduled visit to pay tribute to New Zealand victims
Cape Town - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unplanned visit to New Zealand House in central London to pay their respects to the 50 people who died in the Christchurch shooting. Upon their visit, the royal couple - who visited New Zealand in 2018 - signed a book of condolence on behalf of the royal familys.

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