Prime
Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand’s gift
to the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William
and Miss Catherine Middleton will be a donation to the
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
Prince William and Miss
Middleton have asked that anyone wishing to give the couple
a wedding gift consider instead donating to one of the
nominated charities. The couple nominated the Christchurch
Earthquake Appeal as one of those charities.
“It was a
very kind gesture from Prince William and Catherine
Middleton to nominate the appeal as one of a small group of
charities to be included in their Royal Wedding charity gift
fund,” Mr Key says.
“It reflects their close ties to
and affection for New Zealand.”
Mr Key and
Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand will donate $10,000 to
the appeal on behalf of the people of New Zealand.
“This
gift honours the generous spirit shown by the couple, and
will contribute to the real needs of Christchurch,” Mr Key
says.
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