Battle royal: Our tips to see the visiting Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Thousands of people are expected to swarm Wellington’s Pukeahu National War Memorial Park tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The pair will greet the public between 4.45pm and 5.30pm at the memorial in Te Aro, in what will be the couple’s only public appearance in the capital.

The royal couple will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and visit the new United Kingdom War Memorial beforehand.

‘‘Harry and Meghan will be one of the most popular royal couples to visit Wellington and I am sure thousands will be keen to see them up close,’’ said Wellington Mayor Justin Lester.

People wanting to see the couple should arrive early, avoid driving if possible, and not park too close to the memorial if they did need to drive.

He also urged people not to bring umbrellas regardless of the weather because they could block views for other people, and to let children, shorter people, and seniors stand at the front.

People wanting to get across town tomorrow should avoid Taranaki St and instead use the waterfront quays, the bays, Kent/ Cambridge Terrace, or Brooklyn to get to the eastern or southern suburbs.

Road closures (6am-3pm)

Taranaki St between Dixon and Jessie streets

Victoria St from Hunter to Wakefield streets

Wakefield St from Victoria to Cuba streets

Lower Cuba St from Wakefield to Manners streets

Dixon St from Cuba Mall to Taranaki St

Inglewood Place Ghuznee St from Taranaki to Marion streets

Manners St from Taranaki to Cuba streets will be bus only.

Bus services will run as normal during these times, except for routes 3 and 21. .