Topless Maori dancers ordered to cover up so as not to 'embarrass' Wills-Kat

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are on a three-week tour Down Under with Prince George, will be welcomed on their first stop in Wellington by the topless dancers of Maori powhiri, who have been asked to cover up so that they don't embarrass the royal couple.

Tredegar Hall, a Maori expert, told the Daily Express that for important occasions, the Maori women go topless as it's a tradition.

But because this is a big occasion, they'll cover up out of respect so they don't embarrass Kate Middleton and Prince William, Hall said.

Hall added that usually the men do not wear anything under the piupiu, the flax skirts, but because of the high-profile guests they'll wear black undies to welcome them.