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New Zealand PM sends nation's congratulations on pregnancy to royal couple

时间：2012-12-04 07:31:57

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 WELLINGTON, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime1 Minister John Key on Tuesday congratulated British royals Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the news that they are expecting a baby.

Prince William is second in line to the throne2 after his father Prince Charles, and is set to be New Zealand's future head of state.
"On behalf3 of the people of New Zealand, I congratulate them both," Key said in a statement.
He said he knew the Queen and Prince Phillip, Prince William's grandparents, would be extremely pleased.
"It is an important day in any young couple's life when a baby is expected and I know that Catherine and William will be as nervous and excited as anyone," he said.
"We wish them both the very best and hope Catherine's stay in hospital is a short one."

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1 prime lBVyB     
adj.首要的，主要的；最好的，第一流的
参考例句：
  • The prime minister spoke of the general insecurity in the country.总理谈到了全国普遍存在的不安全。
  • He met with the Prime Minister of Japan for an hour.他和日本首相会见了一个小时。
2 throne aoZw3     
n.御座，宝座；王位，王权
参考例句：
  • He was the legal heir to the throne.他是王位的合法继承人。
  • The throne was footed with gold.这御座是用黄金做的脚。
3 behalf 0QLyb     
n.利益，方面；支持，赞成
参考例句：
  • Ken is not present,so I shall accept the prize on his behalf.肯没有出席，所以我将代表他领奖。
  • They fixed on him to speak on their behalf.他们已经确定他作为代表发言。

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