On October 16, local time, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda · Ardern appeared in the public eye after a long absence, and she came to Windsor Castle in United Kingdom and was awarded the title of Dame.
Speaking after the ceremony, Ardern, 44, said she was "incredibly honoured and humbled" by the honour, which she considered a recognition of her family, former colleagues and New Zealand who had given her "the extraordinary privilege of serving them after five years".
According to reports, Ardern's appointment as a baroness was decided as early as last year, and she came to United Kingdom only to attend the ceremony and wear the medal.
It was William, Prince of Wales, who bestowed the title on Ardern and wore the Order of Merit of New Zealand.
William, 42, pinned a golden medal to Ardern's waist, and the bright smile of the former female prime minister could be felt that her interaction with the future king of United Kingdom was very relaxed, of course, this also had a lot to do with the fact that they were "old acquaintances".
Last year, shortly after she stepped down as prime minister, Ms. Ardern announced that she had joined the board of William's EarthShot.
Prior to that, when William visited New Zealand, she welcomed the prince with the traditional Māori ritual of "honi".
New Zealand is one of the Commonwealth countries, once their monarch was Elizabeth II and now Charles III, although this is more formal.
But in any case, Ardern may be more like his "people" to William, so she is eligible for the title of baroness, while people from non-Commonwealth countries cannot obtain the title of nobility given by the United Kingdom royal family.
Ardern was elected prime minister of New Zealand in 2017, at the age of 37, and her young and strong expectations were high, and her unique leadership style was praised.
But towards the end of her five-and-a-half-year term, she faced too much criticism and controversy, from those who said she had failed to deliver on her promises and those whose "green policies" were too unrealistic...... In short, under so much pressure, Ardern did not make much of a fight, and she said at an unexpected press conference that she "has no more reserves, it is time to resign." ”
Compared with her appearance during her tenure, Ardern's appearance is obviously higher, and her facial skin has been raised. Obviously, Ardern's life after retirement is quite comfortable, at least she doesn't have to feel too much pressure every day.
I used to be tired and wrinkles even if I wore heavy makeup, and when I was less than 40 years old, I looked like I was in my 50s.
A year after stepping down as prime minister, in January, Ardern and her longtime fiancé Clarke Gayford · married at a vineyard in Havelock North in the heart of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
The couple's daughter, Neve, was born during Ardern's tenure as prime minister, and in order to support his wife's work, Gaifford, who was originally working as an announcer, resigned and concentrated on being a "full-time dad", which became a good story for a while.