ROYAL / NEW ZEALAND: Prince William tour: day two: opening of Supreme Court in Wellington

ROYAL / NEW ZEALAND: Prince William tour: day two: opening of Supreme Court in Wellington; Prince William speech SOT- Today marks another milestone in New Zealand's unique constitutional journey. In January 2004, the New Zealand Supreme Court came into being, as the country's final Court of Appeal. No longer did New Zealanders have to make the long trip to London to argue cases before the judicial committee of the Privy Council; for six years now, you have had your own Supreme Court Bench and a Supreme Court appeal system. What has been lacking is a building – and that is why today is so significant for all of us gathered here and New Zealanders everywhere. - There is personal significance for me, too, as I have my own links to the legal profession. A few months ago, I was called to the Bar as an honorary barrister at London's Middle Temple. I was also called to the Bench, following in the tradition of Royal Benchers established at Middle Temple. I made a promise to the Benchers last year… I will not attempt to practice in my new role! I am, though, genuinely honoured and delighted to have a formal connection with the legal profession. This is particularly true as the Judiciary is one of the three principal branches of government, and in 1977 The Queen opened the Beehive, housing the Executive branch of the government and, in 1995, the refurbished Parliament Buildings, one of the most beautiful landmarks of the city. - Therefore, in opening the Supreme Court building today - the home of the most senior members of the Judiciary - I am deeply honoured to continue this tradition by representing Her Majesty, The Queen of New Zealand. - This morning I have had the chance to see the building for myself. I have learned about the challenges of the restoration, and how this striking modern design, incorporating the key elements of sustainability, complements the superbly restored old High Court building. Old and new are a fitting and worthy home for ...
ROYAL / NEW ZEALAND: Prince William tour: day two: opening of Supreme Court in Wellington; Prince William speech SOT- Today marks another milestone in New Zealand's unique constitutional journey. In January 2004, the New Zealand Supreme Court came into being, as the country's final Court of Appeal. No longer did New Zealanders have to make the long trip to London to argue cases before the judicial committee of the Privy Council; for six years now, you have had your own Supreme Court Bench and a Supreme Court appeal system. What has been lacking is a building – and that is why today is so significant for all of us gathered here and New Zealanders everywhere. - There is personal significance for me, too, as I have my own links to the legal profession. A few months ago, I was called to the Bar as an honorary barrister at London's Middle Temple. I was also called to the Bench, following in the tradition of Royal Benchers established at Middle Temple. I made a promise to the Benchers last year… I will not attempt to practice in my new role! I am, though, genuinely honoured and delighted to have a formal connection with the legal profession. This is particularly true as the Judiciary is one of the three principal branches of government, and in 1977 The Queen opened the Beehive, housing the Executive branch of the government and, in 1995, the refurbished Parliament Buildings, one of the most beautiful landmarks of the city. - Therefore, in opening the Supreme Court building today - the home of the most senior members of the Judiciary - I am deeply honoured to continue this tradition by representing Her Majesty, The Queen of New Zealand. - This morning I have had the chance to see the building for myself. I have learned about the challenges of the restoration, and how this striking modern design, incorporating the key elements of sustainability, complements the superbly restored old High Court building. Old and new are a fitting and worthy home for ...
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