Prime Minister Helen
Clark today announced that His Royal Highness the Duke of
York will visit New Zealand in March 2007.
Prince Andrew
will visit New Zealand for about a week. He will take part
in a special ceremony to recognise the gallantry of the
Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi in Rotorua on 17 March.
Lance
Sergeant Manahi was not awarded a Victoria Cross during
World War Two despite recommendations that his gallantry
warranted the highest award for valour. This year, the
government, working with Te Arawa, the Manahi VC Committee,
and Buckingham Palace, announced that it would hold a
special ceremony to recognise Lance Sergeant Manahi’s
deeds.
The Queen has expressed her admiration for the
bravery of Lance Sergeant Manahi, and the presence of the
Duke at the ceremony reflects her wish to be personally
associated with the initiatives to recognise his
gallantry.
The Duke will also undertake a range of other
activities, which will be announced when
finalised.
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