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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been presented with lots of gifts during their first Royal Tour.

But on their final day the Duke was given a particularly dangerous traditional item by his hosts - who also issued a stern warning.

The couple were in Rotorua where they attended a welcoming ceremony dressed in traditional cloaks.

They then entered the Tamatekapua Meeting House, where Harry was given a Tewha Tewha, a Maori weapon with a point at one end and an axe at the other.

Trevor Maxwell, of the local district council, said "I am sure you are going to Twickenham when the All Blacks play England on November 11 - make sure you don't take that."

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The ceremony was conducted in Maori – as Harry and Meghan were being treated like "one of their own" – with Monty Morrison only breaking into English once, when he looked at the duchess and said "little bump" to laughter.

Inside the Tamatekapua Meeting House, a building named after the chief and captain of the Te Arawa canoe and featuring carvings, the group sung folk songs, or waiata, about their history.

Mr Maxwell joked in Maori that the duchess was just like Pihanga – a mountain in the region famed for its beauty.

However he accidentally called Harry Prince Andrew, before quickly adding "it was in 2007 when we had Prince Andrew here."

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Harry then impressed his hosts by speaking for about a minute in Maori.

He used the whaiaipo, which means sweetheart, in his speech which was met with gasps of awe.

He said: "Thank you for the beautiful cloak you have so kindly gifted to myself and the Duchess.

"We appreciate the skill of the weavers who made it, and the aroha that has gone into its creation. This cloak is a taonga that will be cherished in our family.

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"One of the joys of our visit to New Zealand has been the opportunity to meet so many young New Zealanders who are devoting their talents and energy to making a difference.

"There are creative, gifted and caring Te Arawa Rangatahi (young people) here, who are using their talents to preserve and promote the Māori language, to support mental wellbeing, and to achieve in areas that will benefit their communities, and their country."

The Korowai which the duke and duchess wore had bases which were inspired by the coat of arms for the Sussexes, featuring silk in blue, gold, white and red.

Artist Norma Sturley said: "The taniko represents the coming together of two people and cultures with each side representing their whakapapa (family and genealogy).

"The Duchess’ taniko pattern features three quills from the coat of arms representing the powers of words and communication, and the Californian sunshine is shown in the use of rays of gold.

"The blue speaks of the separation of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and England with the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Duchess' links to the Pacific Ocean.

"The red symbolises royalty. The taniko weaving design also showcases manaakitanga as (elder) Ngati Whakaue want to nurture the Royal couple as a thank you for visiting Papiouru."