Celebrate your birthday with The Prince of Wales

21 September 2012

Celebrate your birthday with The Prince of Wales

New Zealanders whose birthday falls on 14 November are being offered a unique opportunity to celebrate their special day with HRH The Prince of Wales.

HRH Prince Charles and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will visit New Zealand from 11 to 16 November to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The visit also coincides with the Prince’s 64th birthday and to mark the occasion Government House is inviting New Zealanders aged 18 years and older whose birthday falls on 14 November to apply for an invitation to the party. Sixty-four people will be chosen by ballot from the applications received.

Niels Holm, Official Secretary at Government House, said the birthday party was a wonderful opportunity for New Zealanders to meet Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

“That the Diamond Jubilee visit includes the Prince’s birthday is a happy coincidence that we couldn’t simply allow to pass without marking in a special Kiwi way. And what better way to mark the Prince’s birthday than to invite New Zealanders from a wide range of backgrounds who are also celebrating their special day to join a most memorable party.”

The Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, whose birthday also falls on November 14, welcomed the initiative.

“The Diamond Jubilee visit is a chance to recognise 60 years’ of remarkable service to New Zealand by our Queen. That we also have the chance to welcome the Prince of Wales and celebrate with him and the Duchess on this special day is, if you’ll excuse the pun, the icing on the cake!”

The application form can be downloaded from the Government House website: www.gg.govt.nz Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 12 October 2012.

Background

Q: How many people will be guests will be invited?
A: As it is the Prince’s 64th birthday, 64 New Zealanders will be chosen from the applications received. Each person who is selected will be able to bring one guest with them.

Q: What are the criteria?
A: Each applicant must be at least 18 years old on 14 November 2012 and will be required to provide a copy of their passport or NZ driver’s licence for validation and security checks. (Their nominated guest will also have to provide the same information).

Q: Will you meet accommodation and travel costs?
A: Guests will have to meet their own travel and accommodation costs.

Q: When do applications close?
A: They must be with Government House by 5pm on Wednesday 12 October 2012.

Q: How can I send in my application?
A: Applicants can either mail the form and the required information to Government House at Private Bag 39995, Wellington 5045, or they can scan the completed form and supplementary information and email it to: invitations.secretary@govthouse.govt.nz

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