Prince William could leapfrog his father to the throne, suggests TV3 anchor Hilary Barry.

Networks are finalising plans for their coverage of the television event of the year, The Royal Wedding.

Kate Middleton is believed to have celebrated her hen's night while Prince William was visiting New Zealand and Australia.

Details of the reception for next month's royal wedding have been revealed by staff at Buckingham Palace as the finishing touches on plans are put in place.

The media attention surrounding Prince William's trip to Christchurch and Greymouth was almost as big as the circus over pint-sized pop star Justin Bieber's New Zealand tour.

Prince Charles offered architectural advice to Christchurch but didn't visit, whereas Prince William shelved ongoing wedding plans last week to support our quake victims. So, who should be New Zealand's next King?

I found it so tacky that some English kid was now the centre of attention of the Christchurch earthquake, rather than the dead.

At times, Prince William's visit felt more like an appearance by a celebrity than a future head of state.

Prince William has thanked civil defence workers for the "wonderful" job they are doing in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.

Prince William is in Christchurch this afternoon ahead of tomorrow's earthquake memorial service.

Prince William will address the thousands of people expected at next week's national memorial service for the victims of the devastating Christchurch earthquake.

Prince William is set to make a special visit to New Zealand to commemorate those killed in the Christchurch earthquake and the Pike River Mine disaster, but fiancee Kate Middleton will not be joining him.

Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae says he has an "unshakeable belief in New Zealanders" and believes he can use his new role as Governor-General to contribute to the country.

Former head of the Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae has been appointed New Zealand's next Governor-General.

Kate Middleton has been elevated to the front rank of international celebrities.

The superstar couple have been invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.

New Zealand's Governor-General and Prime Minister and their wives will be donning their glad rags for April's royal wedding.

Critics may be questioning its historical accuracy but Peter Conradi, co-author of the book that sparked the Oscar-nominated The King’s Speech, argues the main point is the relationship between friends.

Different kinds of royalty will soon be walking up the aisle. But whose big day will be bigger?