A history of royal hongi (+photos)

Prince Harry receives a hongi from a Maori cultural party member during a welcome ceremony at Government House. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry has received his first ever hongi on arrival to New Zealand.

The prince was officially welcomed at Government House by powhiri, which included his first hongi.

This is the Prince's first visit to the country, following a month-long military secondment in Australia, so we are taking a look back at some of the Prince's family members who have also received a hongi on arrival to NZ.

Prince Harry receives his first hongi in Wellington:

Prince Harry receives a hongi from Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry performs a 'hongi' as he attends a ceremony of Welcome at Government House. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry performs a hongi at the National War Memorial in Wellington. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry receives a Hongi from Maori elder Lewis Moeau. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry receives a hongi from a Maori cultural party member. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry performs a hongi with Lewis Moeau as he attends a ceremony of Welcome at Government House. Photo / Getty Images

See the history of royal hongi in pictures:

Image 1 of 19: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge receives a hongi at the official greeting at Dunedin International Airport. Photo / Getty

- nzherald.co.nz