It's time to get your flags at the ready, with the route maps for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's New Zealand tour revealed today.

There is no guarantee Prince George will take home a Buzzy Bee, as his father did 30 years ago.

Ellena Tavioni remembers being stunned the moment she saw Kate Middleton step out in one of her Pasifika dresses.

Wills and Kate will be put to work on former America's Cup matchracing yachts in Auckland next week.

William, the Duke of Cambridge, made his first visit to NZ as a 9-month-old baby. His public outings are the stuff of legend, but less known are the times he met and played with Kiwi kids.

On the eve of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to New Zealand next month, with little Prince George, Jane Phare remembers another much-anticipated April arrival of a young royal couple and their baby, 31 years ago.

New Zealanders expecting specially made souvenirs to commemorate next month's visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to be disappointed.

It was more than 30 years ago but Angelique Reweti still vividly remembers the moment she met a young Diana, Princess of Wales.

He is the go-to man for anyone wanting to organise official events - and they don't come much bigger than a royal tour.

A luxurious Queenstown lodge has been booked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to have a romantic royal escape.

Sorry girls, Prince Harry is officially off the market.

When Prince George takes part in his first official public engagement next month, he'll be oblivious to the planning that has gone into the milestone event.

Prime Minister John Key says Prince William's visit with his family to NZ will be "tremendous value for money" despite costing the taxpayer an estimated $1 million.

It is one of the most anticipated arrivals of the year - but Maori royalty have rejected an offer of a visit by Prince William because not enough time was given.

Kensington Palace isn't giving much away, but has confirmed there will be no tiaras on display in April.

It's been confirmed Prince George will be in tow for next month's royal visit to NZ. So just where will Wills, Kate and George be heading?

Britain's Prince Charles during the traditional Saudi dancing best known as 'Arda' during the Janadriya culture festival at Der'iya in Riyadh.

The world has a real chance this week to halt the soaring slaughter of African elephants.

Prince Charles has linked the flooding in England's Somerset Levels with climate change.

Prince William and his wife Kate are bound to have a great experience when they travel Down Under later this year, according to the Duchess of Cornwell.

Kate Middleton will undergo a regal makeover supported by the Queen ahead of her tour to NZ.

They had a brawl in the toilets of a trendy London eatery 11 years ago, but the bad blood between Kiwi-born actor Russell Crowe and New Zealand expat businessman Eric Watson.

Claire Robinson asks; "Why bad policy making? Because neither Cabinet nor the general public are capable of making the best decision for NZ on the design of the flag of the future."

The Queen's finances were at a "historic low" with just 1 million ($2 million) left in reserve, MPs said yesterday.

She may be a professional rider and former Olympian, but sporty Zara Phillips has no intention of being a hands-off mother.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the lookout for a nanny to look after baby George on their trip to New Zealand and Australia in April.

Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has revealed a love of rugby ... and especially the haka.