The Queen has been pleased to appoint His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to the positions of:

Admiral of the Fleet, Royal New Zealand Navy

Field Marshal, New Zealand Army

Marshal, Royal New Zealand Air Force

with effect from 3 August 2015.

The Prince of Wales has relinquished his appointment as Air Commodore-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Air Force, with effect from 2 August 2015.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of August 2015.

Rt Hon JOHN KEY, Prime Minister.