Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Charles just want to drink wine on the Royal dime – in private.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are currently on their week long tour of New Zealand, and have scheduled only three public walks in that time.
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Despite a packed itinerary, the Royal couple are not giving the Kiwi people much chance to meet them.
On Monday, Charles and Camilla decided to enjoy a wine tasting tour at The Hunting Lodge Vineyard without the public’s prying eyes.
Camilla was seen drinking her fair share of white wine at the vineyard, while Prince Charles looked on a little flushed in the face.
Surprisingly, the royal pair refused to try the organic lamb cutlets despite New Zealand’s culinary reputation.
Earlier that day, Charles and Camilla attempted to visit the Mount Roskill War Memorial Park to pay the respects without the publics knowledge.
Only a handful of the people caught wind of the public laying in honour of Niue and New Zealand’s wartime contributions, with one Niue-New Zealand woman Dorothy Sietu telling 7News that catching sight of the future King of England sent her into an impromptu song and dance.
After presenting a traditional sheet to the Royal couple, Dorothy Sietu told 7News: “I love to dance and sing. I was so happy to meet the prince.
“He asked me about my gift and he was happy to get it. Camilla was happy too.”
Meanwhile 97-year-old World War II veteran Norma Bucknell told Charles all about her time in the war.
“He said ‘what branch are you in?’ and I said communications. It was 1942 that I joined so I’ve forgotten a bit but not all of it,” she laughed.
“It was wonderful.”
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