Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Condolences
Feb. 25, 2011— -- Prince William and fiancée Kate Middleton jetted back to London to join Prince Harry at New Zealand House today. When they arrived at the country's High Commission, a pack of photographers greeted them yelling "Kate, Kate!"
The Princes and Kate spoke with High Commissioner Derek Leask and his deputies, paying their respects to the 113 people killed in the Christchurch earthquake. They also signed a book of condolences for the victims.
The Mirror reported Leask welcomed them saying, "The Royal Family are also our Royal Family and so they are doubly welcome, hugely welcome, and it's touching they are joining to express their condolences and I am sure New Zealanders welcome that."
William and Kate signed their names together while Harry took his own page in the book. Prince Charles visited yesterday to sign it and speak with people at New Zealand House. His mother, Queen Elizabeth, is New Zealand's sovereign. The country is part of the Commonwealth group of nations.
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