New Zealand has a new Prime Minister. After the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern, she is now spending her last day in office handing over the reins to her successor, Chris Hipkins. Prince William and Princess Kate also spoke about the assumption of office via Twitter. "We thank Jacinda Ardern for her friendship, guidance and support over the years, not least during the period of our grandmother's passing." The heir to the British throne and his wife also sent "best wishes" to their fiancé Clarke Gayford and their daughter Neve.

At the ceremony, which was also attended by Governor General Cindy Kiro as King Charles III's official representative. Inaugurating the new Prime Minister, New Zealand's new Prime Minister said: "This is the greatest privilege and responsibility of my life." He is full of energy and looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

The country in Oceania with the capital Wellington is a kingdom in the Commonwealth of Nations. The king of New Zealand is Charles III, who also holds the office of official head of state. A little over five million people live in New Zealand.