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In pictures: Harry v Meghan in welly-wanging contest

The aim was to get the welly as close to the target as possible.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have battled it out in a welly-wanging contest on the latest stop of their royal tour – with the duchess emerging victorious over her husband.

In Redvale, north of Auckland, New Zealand, Harry and Meghan each had two children on their team and took it in turns to throw the wellies – or gumboots.

Children from the environmental education programme Trees for Survival cheered on both teams – but it was Meghan who collected the trophy after her boot landed a good metre closer to the target than Harry’s.

Royal tour of New Zealand – Day Three
The Duke of Sussex, sporting his own black wellies in the damp conditions, showed a good technique (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Royal tour of New Zealand – Day Three
Harry looked on as Meghan showed off a deft underarm throw (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Royal tour of New Zealand – Day Three
One youngster on Meghan’s team said the duke ‘probably’ wanted to win more (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Royal tour of New Zealand – Day Three
The Duchess of Sussex and her team looked delighted as they were handed the special trophy (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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