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In recent months there has been much talk about how Prince William would handle the pressures of his increasingly high-profile role, but the second-in-line has once again demonstrated that as far as he is concerned public life is child's play.
Wills showed no signs of nervousness or uncertainty when he paid a visit to the Starship Children's Hospital on Tuesday. The 23-year-old received a traditional Maori greeting called a "hongi", which consists of touching noses, upon his arrival at the facility. And he was soon enjoying some equally warm welcomes from the young patients being treated in the hospital.
The Prince, who was accompanied by two members of the Lions rugby team, gamely posed for photos when Dylan Harris asked if he could take a snap of the royal visitor.
One-year-old Kennard Nanau also enjoyed the chance to meet Britain's future king, while Michael Nock said his royal encounter was a truly unforgettable experience. "My life's complete now I've met Prince William," enthused the youngster. "He's a very nice man."
Prince Charles' eldest son seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the visit, but he was no doubt braced for a more irreverent reception when he had lunch with the All Blacks rugby team later in the day. The burly athletes, who trounced the Lions a few days ago, teased him mercilessly about his team's defeat when they met up on Monday. |
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