After the memorial service the Duke and Duchess headed to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for a tour of the 'Knights of the Sky' exhibition, an outstanding display of First World War aircraft collected by Lord of the Rings film director Sir Peter Jackson
Eager local supporters lined the Seymour Square War Memorial waving English and New Zealand flags
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Kate and William's visit to Blenheim is their first opportunity to engage with members of the public since embarking on their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand on Monday
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Many children were present to greet the Duke and Duchess, some wore crowns while others waved flags
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Some of the more nimble among the crowd climbed nearby trees to get a better view of the royal couple
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Cheering crowds waving New Zealand and British flags come out to get a glimpse of the Cambridges
Ahoy, there! The Duchess confidently took the wheel of an Emirates Team New Zealand Americas Cup yacht as she sailed around Auckland Harbour in a race with William