Earthquake Strikes New Zealand During Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Visit
Multiple reports are surfacing online that say a powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand.
According to the Daily Star, the center of the earthquake was near New Plymouth, while the royal couple are staying in Auckland — about 150 miles from where the quake struck.
The reported magnitude of the quake varies. The Daily Star is saying it was a 6.1 while the Daily Mail is saying it was a 6.7.
Either way, it’s the most powerful earthquake to strike the country since 2016.
At this time, there are no reports of any injuries or fatalities.
Just hours ago, photos of Meghan and Harry appeared on the Kensington Palace twitter account, showing the couple participating in local activities.
Welly wanging at today’s @QueensCanopy dedication unveiling! #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/ISRXNigoUY
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 29, 2018
📽 The Duchess of Sussex’s red team won the welly wanging contest, beating The Duke’s yellow team! #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/D5REmCCJfM
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 30, 2018
Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled a @QueensCanopy dedication at North Shore Riding Club— to be named the Carol Whaley Native Bush, honouring a long-standing supporter of riding and conservation. #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/HEiMUgxisT
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 29, 2018
"My wife and I are delighted to be here at the opening of this covenant, which will form part of The @QueensCanopy network." — The Duke of Sussex #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/jSJWpJft6x
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 29, 2018
As of this posting, the palace has not addressed the earthquake or how it has impacted the royal couple.
We will keep you posted.
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