King Charles ‘profoundly saddened’ as he leads tributes to New Zealand’s Maori King Tuhetia after his death aged 69

KING Charles has said he is “profoundly sad” to learn of the passing of New Zealand’s Maori king who has died aged 69.

Kiingi Tuheitia died surrounded by his wife and three children on Thursday just days after celebrating 18 years on the throne.

EPAKing Charles with Maori king Kiingi Tuheitia in 2015[/caption] AFPBritain’s Prince Charles (R) exchanges gifts with the Maori king, King Tuheitia (L) during a visit to Ngaruawahia, a north island of New Zealand[/caption]

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