New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has enormous respect for the Queen but the visit does not change her views that NZ will eventually become a republic.
While they have served as an annual nod of gratitude and best wishes, royal Christmas cards are also a poignant reminder of how royal life has changed over the years.
From how to greet The Queen, perfecting the royal wave, to the politics of curtsying, Meghan Markle has a lot to learn before she walks down the aisle.
Queen Elizabeth II’s day on a plate isn’t at all what you’d expect. The UK's longest-serving monarch has modest tastes and would happily settle for a bowl of Cornflakes.