Duke, Duchess arrive in India

They paid homage to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.

The Duke and Duchess visited the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Palace Hotel to pay homage to the victims.

They started seven day tour of India and Bhutanon Sunday in Mumbai.

Announced during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UK late last year, this tour builds on the strong bonds between the two countries.

While in India they will experience the four passions which unite the country - cricket, Bollywood, politics and family.

On Sunday they will head to the Oval Maidan to watch and take part in a cricket match between beneficiaries and representatives of three charities based in Mumbai – Magic Bus, Doorstep, and India’s Childline.

On Sunday evening they will attend a glittering reception and dinner alongside some of the biggest names in business and Bollywood, to celebrate Mumbai’s film and creative industries. The reception is being hosted by The British High Commission in partnership with The British Asian Trust, of which The Prince of Wales is founder and President.

On Monday they will make their way to the capital, Delhi, where they will pay respect to India’s military contributions, honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, and also to get to know the men and women who lead the country in government and politics. 

British High Commissioner to India, Dominic Asquith KCMG, earlier said:“The Duke and Duchess are most excited about their first visit to India, and we hope this visit will mark the start of a long friendship between them and this magnificent and diverse country."

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