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Royals: Fright of the bumble bee for Charles and Camilla
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Royals: Fright of the bumble bee for Charles and Camilla

It was a heart-stopping moment that could have had painful consequences for the Prince of Wales. Prince Charles yelped with fright as he had an uncomfortably close encounter with a bumble bee on his tour of New Zealand with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The insect - which packs a painful sting - made a beeline for the heir to the throne and flew up his double-breasted jacket during a visit to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, near Dunedin.

Raw: Royals: Dance class for Camilla
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Raw: Royals: Dance class for Camilla

Dozens of students gathered to welcome the Duchess of Cornwall this morning at Te Whaea in Wellington, as the royals continued their tour of New Zealand. Te Whaea or "The Mother" is home to Toi Whakaari, the national drama school, and the New Zealand School of Dance. The school embraces tikanga Maori - Maori process - in its teachings. The Duchess of Cornwall was escorted into the Te Whaea theatre, past a contemporary dance class, dance studio and Pilates studio. She then viewed a classical ballet performance, of the Entree from Paquita.

Royals: Charles met by excited Wellington students
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Royals: Charles met by excited Wellington students

Dunedin has turned on a sunny day and crowds are turning out to welcome Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to the city today. The royal couple, who winged their way down from Wellington after a couple of engagements in the capital this morning, arrived on time at Dunedin Airport to be greeted by just a handful of supporters.