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Description: The first image in this set was taken by staff photographer Phil Green and published in The Manawatū Evening Standard on 5th September 1974.

Text about Prince Charles' attendance was published in articles of The Manawatū Evening Standard from 2 September and ended with his departure on 5 September 1974.

"Prince Charles will represent the Queen at the funeral of the Prime Minister, Norman Kirk." ... "Prince Charles, visiting dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps had arrived in a steady stream." ... "Prince Charles wearing the dress uniform of the Royal Navy walked into the cathedral looking serious." ... "Prince Charles sat at the front of the cathedral with the Govenor-General Sir Denis Blundell and Lady Blundell. Near him sat Mrs Kirk with her youngest daughter Robyn, and other members of the family." ... "Politicians and their wives sat behind prince Charles." ... "Prince Charles left Wellington Airport by Royal Air Force VC10 late last night to return to Britain."

Norman Kirk was the 29th Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand. Leader of the Labour Party since 1965, he became Prime Minister in 1972. Affectionately known as “Big Norm,” his popularity, commanding presence, and commitment to government earned him respect throughout Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands. When he died suddenly in office on 31 August 1974 at the age of 51, there was a huge outpouring of public grief. The entire nation stopped and mourned. His state funeral was held 4 September 1974 at St Paul’s Cathedral in Wellington, and he was buried at Waimate Cemetery in the South Island. Norman Kirk was the 5th New Zealand Premier or Prime Minister to die in office.