Prince William formally made original New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern a lady on Wednesday at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle. Ardern, who took office in early 2023, was recognized for her contributions to the position on Radio New Zealand, according to a report from Radio New Zealand.
Receiving her knighthood was a “particularly special” time, Ardern said, as she and Prince William had developed a close operating connection through the Earthshot Prize, of which she is a trustee. ” I feel very honoured and quite humiliated”, she shared, acknowledging her relatives, former associates, and New Zealanders who supported her.
Prince William described Ardern as an “extraordinary argue” in a social media post, saying,” It was a pleasure to present you with this deserved honor at Windsor now”!
As one of New Zealand’s youngest officials, Ardern rose to prominence on a worldwide scale. She was praised for her compassionate actions during the COVID-19 crisis and the 2019 Christchurch dome shootings. Since stepping down, she has focused on conservation, writing and hoping to” stretched a little compassion in the world”.
Ardern offered advice to aspiring women in politics:” You have no idea what you’re capable of until you’re doing it… so just do it”.
She also touched on issues like online abuse and urged people to resist assuming leadership positions. Ardern left her job to spend more time with her home, but she continues to support causes like climate change and sea protection.
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