Media Advisory, 9 September 2014
For immediate release

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has expressed his delight at the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a second child.

“Lady Janine and I very much enjoyed hosting the Duke and Duchess and Prince George at Government House earlier this year. We are very pleased to hear that George is to have a brother or sister. On behalf of all New Zealanders, we wish them well at this happy time”, Sir Jerry said.

Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO
Governor-General of New Zealand