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  "textContent": "\n\n\nNgā wai Hono i te pō, the Māori Queen, is currently in London for a series of engagements.\n\nThis morning, she held a meeting with Prince William at Windsor Castle, following her attendance at the King's Trust 50th anniversary celebration the previous evening.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Whether at home or on the world stage, Te Arikinui's leadership is about creating pathways for our people, particularly our rangathi [Māori youth] to thrive,\" said Rahui Papa, spokesperson for the Kiingitanga, the Māori monarchy.\n\nTe Arikinui, meaning Paramount Chief, is the Queen's formal title.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFour young Māori entrepreneurs from Aotearoa are taking part in the anniversary festivities.\n\nThey attended celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday and will join a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.\n\nThe King's Trust, now marking half a century of operation, focuses on supporting young people as they transition from education into the workforce.\n\nAccording to the Kiingitanga, the participating rangatahi have built enterprises that generate employment and create opportunities for whānau, their extended families, and wider communities across New Zealand.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nNgā wai Hono i te pō holds the distinction of being only the eighth monarch in the history of the Māori kingship and just the second woman to occupy the throne.\n\nShe is the sole daughter and youngest offspring of the late Māori king Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.\n\nThe Queen previously visited the British capital in June 2022, when she met King Charles to foster closer relations between the two royal houses.\n\nDuring that trip, she spoke candidly about her aspirations: \"I'll be honest, my greatest desire of all is for all Māori land to be returned to Māori.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Prince William meets with Māori Queen at Windsor Castle"
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