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In his first adorable act of public duty, baby Prince George joined his parents and several other families for a group playdate in New Zealand Wednesday._  by [Charlotte Alter](https://time.com/author/charlotte-alter/)  ## Charlotte Alter Senior Correspondent Apr 9, 2014 3:17 PM UTC  by [Charlotte Alter](https://time.com/author/charlotte-alter/)  ## Charlotte Alter Senior Correspondent Apr 9, 2014 3:17 PM UTC Babies of New Zealand paid homage to their overlord when Prince George visited a playgroup during his first official public engagement Wednesday.  Prince George of Cambridge during his first official engagement at Government House on April 9, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images The King of Babes shook hands with the commonfolk, and assured them that he would do everything in his power to maintain good relations between the babies of New Zealand and the babies of the U.K.  The Prince greeted well-wishers Getty Images In his speech, he said it was his duty to “look out for the little people” and promised “a bottle in every crib.”  The Prince raised a hand first official visit in New Zealand Marty Melville—AFP/Getty Images Some angry protesters were upset at the Prince’s remarks, but they were quickly escorted away.  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attend an event at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, on the 9th April 2014. Pool—Getty Images Others presented the visiting dignitary with precious gifts to maintain good relations between babies of the two nations.  Eight month old Prince George at his first official engagement at Government House, Wellington,New Zealand. Alan Wolf—NZ Govt/Getty Images The Prince plans to continue his official tour of Australia and New Zealand with his parents and nanny in the coming weeks. Watch here: ## Transcript It's being called the most watched playdate, well, ever. In his first adorable act of public duty, baby Prince George joined his parents and several other families for group play date in New Zealand, Wednesday. Eight month old George, Prince William, and Duchess Kate of Cambridge, that's her holding the infant, met 10 other families at Wellington's government house. The massive playdate was organized by Plunkett. A local organization that provides health care and support for new parents. As NBC reports the ten lucky kids who got to play with the future king were all around the same age and come from a range of households. Including single mothers and gay parents. According the the reporters and photographers present at the event. The little prince looked like he was having a blast with his new friends, and he was certainly one of the best dressed too. He wore a simple white T- shirt under a $ 129 Rachel Riley dungarees with a sailboat on the front. George seemed to love all the toys set out for the group and people noted, one onlooker quipped, he was quite a bruiser while playing with the other kids. And he definitely looked tuckered out by the time the event was over. But the adorable play date was just the beginning of the royal family's engagements in the area. They're currently spending three weeks touring New Zealand and Australia to make several public appearances together. Thanks for watching. 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