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Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are on a seven-day official tour to India and Bhutan. After a cricket match for charity with Sachin and budding cricketers, they were introduced to Bollywood stars at a Gala dinner on Sunday. The itinerary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge included travel to New Delhi where they had lunch with Prime Minister Modi. They then headed to Kaziranga National Park and have wrapped up their visit in Thimphu, capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. They will now head to Taj Mahal which Princess Diana visited in 1992.

 



"It's a beautiful place, stunning designs in there," Prince William told reporters after the couple spent about half an hour inside the mausoleum, famous for its pure white marble.

The Duchess said it had been "incredible learning about the romance of the building and its really beautiful architecture".

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Taj Mahal.



The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate will arrive at the Taj Mahal shortly, tweeted British High Commission's twitter handle. (AFP Photo)




Prince William's mother, Princess Diana had visited the Taj Mahal 24 years ago. Her photograph sitting alone on a bench in front of the Taj Mahal made front page news across the world. (AP File Photo)



After wrapping their visit in Bhutan, Prince William and his wife Kate will head back to India today after a ceremonial farewell by the Bhutan Royals.





PM Modi speaks to the Prince William and enquires about the welfare of the Duke & Duchess as they were in the earthquake zone in Kaziranga.

Now the Royal Couple is headed to Bhutan.


A glance at the Royal Couple's day fourth day in India.


Read more on William and Kate's royal safari at the national park in Assam.
This village in Assam is preparing to welcome Prince William and Kate Middleton.



The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge are dressed in cotton casuals and wearing local Assamese hand-woven gamochas, or scarves, around their necks.


While the royal couple is on a morning jeep safari, the entrance of the Kazhiranga National Park is flooded with people with their camera.
A Royal Safari At Kazhiranga National Park



Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William & Kate Middleton to visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam today.


Welcome the royal couple: The Bihu dance in Assam, celebrates the arrival of spring and the Assamese new year.




PM Modi hosted lunch for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Kate wore a full-sleeved gauze green dress, while William donned a blue suit and Modi was clad neck-to-toe in white. Read More
Prince William and Kate Middleton meet PM Narendra Modi in Delhi. They will have lunch with the PM shortly.




Day-3 for the royal couple begins with visit to Contact Centre near the railway station to see how the Trust responds to children arriving alone in the city.
Here are some more pictures from yesterday's celebration of The Queen's 90th birthday




Also during the day, one from Prince William's racing adventure

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also visited the Amar Jawan Jyoti during their tour of Delhi.


A sword to honour the royal cake: William and Kate at British High Commissioner's residence. to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday, which falls on April 24.


Earlier today, Prince William and Princess Kate paying respects at the Gandhi Smriti






Prince William and Kate Middleton at India Gate in Delhi.


Prince William and Kate reached Delhi and are expected to visit India Gate shortly.

Duke & Duchess of Cambridge arrive at club Social in Mumbai to meet young entrepreneurs.


Day-Two in Mumbai for the Royal Couple:
  • The Duke & Duchess will travel to New Delhi where they will lay a wreath at India Gate, and visit Gandhi Smriti
  • They will attend The Social & meet young entrepreneurs & business leaders in Mumbai
  • In the evening the royal couple will attend a birthday party for The Queen in New Delhi to celebrate Her Majesty's 90th birthday
"Two children and five years later, we have finally made it," Prince William addressing the guests at gala dinner.



  • We are both honoured to be here.
  • Catherine and I embark on a journey to get to know the vibrant India of the 21st century.
  • When Catherine and I were married, India was the first place on Catherine's list that she told me that she wanted to visit.
Spot the celebrity designer: Prince William and Princess Kate pose with the leading ladies of Bollywood... and Manish Malhotra


The royal guests: Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at the charity event.
Bollywood rolls out a red carpet for Prince William as the Duke meets top actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Farhan Akhtar among others.


The celebrity performers of  the night, Shankar Mahadevan and son Siddharth arrive at the gala reception


And the Kapoors are here... A fashion icon, Sonam will have much to discuss with the Duchess of Cambridge


Shahi Korma To Sharifa Kulfi, 'Desi' Delights For Royal Couple At Gala Dinner

Shahi Korma To Sharifa Kulfi, 'Desi' Delights For Royal Couple At Gala Dinner

The royal couple, who are staying at The Taj Mahal Palace hotel, will be served a mix of non-vegetarian and vegetarian authentic Indian delicacies
The subtly-lit and beautifully decorated ballroom awaits its royal guests in Mumbai



In Assam, Royal Couple To Experience 'Rongali Bihu', Assamese Cuisine
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Princess Catherine (formerly known as Kate Middleton) will be served Assamese cuisine as the royal couple will pay a two-day visit to the state on the eve of spring festival 'Rongali Bihu', Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said today.

Mumbai Bowled Out By Royal Couple's Charm
On a sultry afternoon at Mumbai's famous Oval Maidan, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar bowled what was probably his slowest delivery.
Prince William and his wife Kate are visiting the Oval Maidan to watch and take part in a cricket match between beneficiaries and representatives of three charities based in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate met Sachin Tendulkar during a charity event at The Oval Maidan in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)


The Duke & Duchess lay a wreath to remember the terror attacks of 2008 in Mumbai.


Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton land in Mumbai for their seven-day trip to India and Bhutan.

Prince William, Kate Middleton Have A Set Agenda For India Visit

Prince William and Kate Middleton will arrive in Mumbai today on a seven-day tour of India and Bhutan. The visit builds on the strong bonds between the two countries, British High Commission (BHC) said today.
Prince William Likely To Raise Tata Steel Issue During India Tour: Report

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton are expected to raise the plight of thousands of British steelworkers hit by the Tata Steel's decision of selling their loss-making plants in the UK during their upcoming maiden India tour, a media report said on Friday.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will meet and have lunch with Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 12.
Apr 09, 2016 08:58 (IST)