When we de-plane after a mere one-hour shuttle, our hair generally looks like a bird’s nest and our face like a Walking Dead zombie, so it’s really somewhat miraculous (though not surprising, given this is Kate Middleton we’re talking about) that the Duchess of Cambridge looked basically immaculate Monday, upon her arrival in New Zealand after a flight across the globe.

Kate, Prince William, and Prince George arrived in Wellington after a brief stop in Sydney, for the beginning of their three-week tour down under, which will consist of 45 engagements across 13 different towns and cities. Kate’s red coat is by Catherine Walker; the hat, Gina Foster. Her brooch (which is in the shape of a silver fern) is from the Queen’s collection, gifted to Kate for the trip. The family was greeted by the country’s prime minister, John Key, as well as Maori warriors, whom Kate and William both pressed noses against (which is a customary Maori greeting tradition).

Meanwhile, young George continues to achieve a feat previously believed impossible: he (arguably) upstaged Kate Middleton (dressed in fire-engine red, no less!), sporting some stylish white shorts and a cream-colored top. William was also snapped in Sydney carrying a kangaroo backpack belonging to George, which Blue Ivy Carter no doubt just called her publicist to have sent to her via express mail..