Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are treated to a pōwhiri as they arrive in Rotorua.
Whanganui royal fan Marie Sheppard achieved her goal to shake the hand of the Duchess of Sussex.
"I was so mesmerised that I almost missed my opportunity.
"Mike had to tell me to stick my hand out."
Marie Sheppard meeting the Duchess of Sussex in Rotorua. Photo / Mike Sheppard
Marie and husband Mike Sheppard headed to Rotorua in their bright yellow "BizzyBee" camper with the hope of meeting the visiting royals and she not only accomplished her mission but also became something of a celebrity herself.
"I was interviewed by the Australian Today programme and the Seven Sharp team visited our campervan.
Seven Sharp took Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on an "unofficial tour" of Rotorua by taking their cardboard cut out images to a number of unscheduled stops including the Sheppard's campervan.
"It was hilarious - they were trying to get the Harry and Meghan cut-outs through the campervan door and they wouldn't fit," said Marie.
The royal effigies had to stand outside and watch through the window while Hilary Barry and Jeremy Wells interviewed Marie inside.
