Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches 'Rippa Rugby'.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches 'Rippa Rugby'.
The Duchess of Cambridge shared some of her baby secrets during yesterday's visit to Dunedin.
Despite a packed itinerary for the Duke and Duchess, Kate has fed Prince George breakfast every morning and been back in time to bathe and put the future King to bed.
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It took three days for Prince George to recover from the long haul flight to New Zealand, the Duchess revealed at a Palm Sunday service at St Paul's Catherdral in Dunedin.
The Duchess told Clemency Wright, the wife of the bishop Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, that she'd had breakfast with George every morning of their trip then put him back down for a sleep.
She'd also been back in time to bathe him and put him to bed each night, except for last night - their first away from the Prince during the royal visit.
Kate also spoke to Robyn Madden whose children work for the royals.
"We chatted a little about George and jet lag," said Mrs Madden, whose husband conducted the cathedral choir for the service.
The Maddens' daughter Clara, 27, worked for the Duke and Duchess for two years and now works for Harry. Their son Nicholas, 32, is a lay clerk at the College of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
"William said to me Clara is the star of the office," Mrs Madden said.
Meanwhile, day seven of the royal tour started with much excitement - news emerged that baby George might have a sibling on the way.
The story, which quickly spread around the world, came after Prince William reportedly told Cambridge woman Cynthia Read - who made New Zealand's official gift after Prince George's birth - that she might need to make another lace shawl soon.
But despite the buzz it wasn't long till Mrs Read clarified the situation, saying she had no plans to start work on a second gift any time soon.
"He said 'you might need to make another one sometime'. It wasn't soon or anything like that.
"It was just a throw-away comment, that's all. I don't think he meant anything particular by it."
Despite that, media interest yesterday continued to focus on whether Kate really was hiding a pregnancy.
Rugby star Richie McCaw was asked about it after speaking to the Duchess of Cambridge at a game and all eyes were on her when she visited Amisfield Winery in Queenstown later in the day. It was only then that the rumours were put to bed as she happily sampled a range of reds and aromatic whites.
Central Otago Pinot Noir chairwoman Lucie Lawrence, who escorted the Duchess, said she had "six or seven" tastes.
Image 1 of 38: The Royal Couple have arrived in Dunedin. Photo / Twitter / Governor General
The royal couple also sampled some famous southern delicacies such as Bluff oysters, Stewart Island salmon, Fiordland venison, local cheeses and seasonal Central Otago fruit before heading off with some wine to enjoy later on.
The vineyard experience possibly steeled the couple for their next adventure of the day - a ride on the Shotover Jet where they enjoyed the 25-minute river trip, blasting by rocky outcrops, skimming around ragged boulders, and speeding through the narrow canyons.
Earlier they attended the Palm Sunday service at St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin - proving a lifechanging experience for one group of teenagers - before a walkabout in the crowd, shaking hands and chatting.
Year 13 student Natalie Paterson and her friends were amongst the 470 people attending the service when the couple walked by. "I made a millisecond of eye contact and now my life is complete."
Before they descended the steep stairs to greet more than 3000 people gathered below, the couple signed the cathedral's guest book and Kate accepted a flower from a young girl.
Afterwards, they joined 8000 people at the Regal Rugby Fun Day at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The crowd screamed as William got revenge for his wife's sailing victory in Auckland on Friday, by guiding his Rippa Rugby team to a win.
The young girl then curtsied, to the loudest cheer of the morning.
After the royals had been whisked off into the city, Mataawhio shyly told the Herald she had practised her curtsy with the help of Ripeka Potiki, 7, who stood beside her during the welcome. The books now on baby George's reading list are The Little Yellow Digger by Betty and Alan Gilderdale and My Maori Colours by Tracy Duncan.
Proud grandmother Donna Matahaere-Atariki, the chair of Otakou Runanga, said the royal meeting had been much anticipated.
"It was her that brought me out, actually ... I know she's been practising one [a curtsy] at ballet. She asked her ballet teacher to teach her how to curtsy."
