Despite recent health problems, Re Carlo never fails to fulfill its institutional commitments. Especially if there is to celebrate a country that on several occasions has demonstrated its particular love: la New Zeland. On the occasion of the Matarikathe Maori New Year, the sovereign sent his “most sincere wishes” to the New Zealand people.
King Charles’s Greetings to New Zealand
King Charles did arrive his best wishes to the people of New Zealand on the occasion of the Maori New Year, which was celebrated on June 28th. The sovereign sent a letter written in English and Maori language, which was published by the Governor-General of New Zealand. In the text, Charles defined the Matariki as an opportunity to reflect on the past and look to the future: “AND a time to remember how many we have lost, to come together and look to the bright new year ahead.”
The theme for this year’s celebrations is Matariki Heri Food: the Matariki feast, an invitation for people to think not only about their food, but also about the environment from which it comes. “It makes us grateful for the abundance of the natural world, the forests, gardens, waterways and oceans that sustain us. Wherever you are this Matariki season, I hope you have the opportunity to share and enjoy the food with your friends, family or community,” the message continues.
The English sovereign’s commitment to the environment
The letter written by the King takes on an even more important value not only because of the affection that binds Charles to New Zealand, but also because on several occasions the sovereign has shown himself to be a fervent supporter. climate activist. After taking control of the residence di Highgrove House, he converted it in the 1980s to a farm, where he grew his organic vegetables for years and even launched his Duchy Originals brand in 1990.
Real and proper organic pioneer in the United Kingdom, in the 1980s he spoke on several occasions about the importance attributed to his life as a “farmer” and about the choice of eat less meat. He later placed solar panels on the roof of his London residence, Clarence House. Even his Aston Martin, he revealed to BBC, It is powered by bioethanol, mostly from wine and cheese.
Charles and Camilla’s next visit to New Zealand
Carlo’s message arrived a week after an indiscretion from The Mirror according to which, although there is a trip to Australia and the Samoa islands in their plans, the King and Camilla will not make any stops in New Zealand. In reality, no trip to the land of the kiwis had ever been announced, but several sources had defined it as a concrete possibility before the sovereign’s well-known health problems.
“Of course it will be disappointing for everyone not to have the King and Queen in New Zealand, but we are all aware that the King is going through a delicate moment, and needs peace and quiet,” a source explained to the well-known tabloid. The monarch’s last visit dates back to 2019when he and Camilla spent a few days in the Oceanic State.
