New Zealand’s Maori Queen Holds Heartfelt Talks with King Charles at Buckingham Palace
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the 29-year-old Maori Queen of New Zealand, held significant discussions with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during her official visit to the UK. This marked their first meeting since she ascended to the role in 2024 following the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia. The leaders engaged in heartfelt conversations reflecting on the late Maori King and discussing the future of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), a foundational document for Maori rights. With the treaty’s bicentenary approaching in 2040, both parties explored plans for commemoration and strengthening relationships between peoples. Earlier in the week, the Maori Queen also met Prince William at Windsor Castle, where they addressed global environmental challenges and the value of Indigenous knowledge systems. Her visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, accompanied by young New Zealand entrepreneurs supported by the organization. This engagement continues the historic diplomatic relationship between the Kiingitanga movement and the British Royal Family, echoing ancestral efforts to uphold treaty obligations.
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