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The special meaning behind Meghan's necklace

So beautiful

By Practical Parenting team

October 31 2018

On the final day of the Royal tour, the Duchess of Sussex wore a beautiful green necklace in New Zealand.

The necklace was a gift from NZ Governor General Patsy Reddy and was created by artist Kiri Nathan. The New Zealand Pounamu necklace has a Maori design and the meaning behind it is “integrity, strength, status and power."

The Pounamu is found in the South Island of New Zealand and is traditionally handed down as an heirloom or given as a gift to affirm relationships, peace, love and safe journeys.

"One of the joys of our visit to New Zealand has been the opportunity to meet so many young New Zealanders who are devoting their talents and energy to making a difference. There are creative, gifted and caring Te Arawa Rangatahi (young people) here, who are using their talents to preserve and promote the Māori language, to support mental wellbeing, and to achieve in areas that will benefit their communities, and their country." - In Rotorua The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Te Papaiouru Marae, where they met the local Te Arawa and Ngāti Whakaue iwi. Korowai (feather clocks) were placed on the shoulders of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in preparation for the spectular Pōwhiri, the Ceremony of Welcome. Thank you to everyone that made Their Royal Highnesses final day of their tour such a special one! 📷 Mark Tantrum / Kensington Palace / PA #RoyalVisitNZ #New Zealand #Rotorua

Meghan also wore a feathered Maori cloak (Korowai) which was created especially for the mum-to-be and acts as a protector, enveloping the wearer in strength, warmth and love.

The Duchess also wore some delicate gold earrings on the tour given to her by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have now completed their tour and are heading back to the UK.

🍃 At the beautiful Redwoods Forest in Rotorua, home of treewalks, mountain biking and 100-year old trees - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the spectacular Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua, a series of suspension bridges traversing the gaps between its majestic trees, each with their own living deck to ensure viewing platforms adapt to the trees' rapid growth without any harm. #RoyalVisitNZ #NewZealand #Rotorua

The couple went for a stroll together in a redwoods forest – the last stop in their tour, and their 76th engagement.

Before leaving the forest, Harry said “It’s been great, thanks guys!”