Prince William and Kate visit iconic Taj Mahal in Agra
11 April 2016 7:41 AM IST11 April 2016 7:41 AM IST
It follows a whirlwind week that saw the couple feed baby rhinos in northeastern Assam and trek to a mountain monastery in Bhutan.
Taj Mahal- The couple are set to return to England on Sunday in time for the Queen's 90th birthday on April 21.
- Also waiting for the royal couple in Agra was a 73-year-old fan whose family memories stretch back even further, to the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1961.
- The couple are set to return to England on Sunday in time for the Queen's 90th birthday on April 21.
- Kate wore a white-and-blue dress while Prince William looked impressive in a matching blue blazer.
- As temperatures soared, workers sprinkled ice water on the famous 'Diana bench' in front of the monument before the pair posed for a photo.
- When the late Princess Diana was photographed sitting alone outside the tragic monument to love in 1992, it sparked much media speculation and later became a symbol of her failing marriage.
- India's most recognisable landmark holds a special significance for the young royals, with Kensington Palace saying Prince William feels \"incredibly lucky\" to visit a site where his mother's memory is so alive.
- India's most recognisable landmark holds a special significance for the young royals, with Kensington Palace saying Prince William feels \"incredibly lucky\" to visit a site where his mother's memory is so alive.
- William and Kate try their hands on weaving clothes during their visit to Panbari Model village near Kaziranga.
- Kate gestures 'namaste as she is gifted a traditional cloth by a woman weaver in Kaziranga.
- Kate walks with baby rhinos at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) at Panbari reserve forest in Kaziranga.
- Duchess of Cambridge feeds a rhino calf during her CWRC visit.
- Duke of Cambridge is feeding elephant calves at Panbari forest reserve in Kaziranga.
- Will and Kate had arrived Tuesday evening at the 12-cottage jungle resort where they stayed, and were entertained by a presentation of traditional Bihu dance.
- After a night of traditional music and dance, The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge, headed out in a jeep Wednesday morning into the wilds of remote northeast India for a wildlife safari to see rhinos, elephants and more.
- Dressed in cotton casuals and wearing local Assamese hand-woven gamochas, or scarves, around their necks, the British royal couple looked relaxed as they sat in the back of the open jeep driving through park during the hot and humid morning.
- The royal couple was joined by a park official acting as a guide on a tour across dirt tracks, tall grasslands and thick evergreen forest.
- They met a group of forest rangers and wildlife wardens at an anti-poaching camp inside the 480-square-kilometer (185-square-mile) reserve, which is also home to other endangered species including swamp deer and the Hoolock gibbon.
- A top Assam state government official, said the royal couple saw rhinos, wild boars, buffalos, hog deer and a variety of birds.
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton on Tuesday spent their morning interacting with a group of homeless young boys currently living at a shelter.
- The Royal Couple received a warm and traditional welcome. (Photo: PTI)
- Prince William and Catherine were on Tuesday accorded a warm and traditional welcome as they arrived in Guwahati on a two-day trip here during which they will visit Kaziranga National Park, famed for its one-horned rhinoceros.
- Before going indoors, William and Kate strolled on either side of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- They were seen chatting and smiling, before posing for cameras.
- Kate wore a full-sleeved gauze green dress, while William donned a blue suit and Modi was clad neck-to-toe in white.
- On third day of India visit on Tuesday, April 12, the royal couple met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
- Later, William and Kate proceeded for a lunch hosted by Modi.
- 'A royal summer in Delhi! PM @narendramodi receives the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Hyderabad House,' external affairs ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures of Modi with Prince William and Kate.
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are scheduled to leave for Assam later on Tuesday evening where they will visit the Kaziranga National Park.
- The reception, hosted in honour of the Royal couple by British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith was attended by politicians, diplomats and socialites among others.
- William and Kate pay their tributes at the India Gate war memorial, in the memory of the soldiers from Indian regiments who served in World War I.
- The wreath which was placed by William and Kate at the India Gate war memorial.
- They interacted with school children after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi during a visit to Gandhi Smriti'.
- Later, Kate and William met the guests during 90th birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II at the residence of British High Commissioner in New Delhi.
- The royal couple then prepared to cut the cake.
- William and Kate cutting a cake during Queen's birthday celebration.
- Post cake cutting ceremony, William addressed the guests at the ceremony.
- Never forgetting those who have made their ultimate sacrifice for India, reads the message accompanying the wreath laid by the royal couple at the memorial which is canopied by the India Gate.
- Prince William and Kate visited the India Gate here and paid homage to martrys at Amar Jawan Jyoti, a structure with eternal flames to commemorate Indian soldiers killed in the defence of their country.
- They then toured a museum near the spot where Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
- The royal couple bowed their heads as they stood in front of a memorial for Gandhi.
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, paid respect Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi on the second day of their weeklong royal tour of India.
- Impressed with Indian innovations, Duke of Cambridge Prince William said entrepreneurs have a major role to play as the country is home to a sixth of the world population.
- The royal couple launched the third edition of the Tech Rocketship Awards, where successful Indian startups are flown to the UK to meet venture capitalists and mentors.
- A big cheer greeted William and Kate as they entered the cafe and the hour spent at the venue was full of conversations with Indian businesses, including the startups and also Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.
- At the event, Prince William raced a formula car in a simulator created by the Mahindra Group
- He also tried his hand at 'preparing' the favourite South Indian snack dosa, and was also taught to read the braille script by a startup working on literacy for the visually challenged.
- The royal couple lost no time in charming their hosts with their warmth and graciousness.
- They later headed 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 a sultry afternoon at Mumbai's famous Oval ground, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar bowled what was probably his slowest delivery.
- At the other end was Prince William, accompanied by his wife Kate.
- After Tendulkar's inaugural delivery, it was the turn of a school girl to bowl to the Duke of Cambridge. While he played that one, Prince William was caught on her second delivery.
- It was then the turn of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
- Kate also faced a couple of slow deliveries.
- Tendulkar, whose wife Anjali, too, was present at the Oval ground, also spoke of his conversation with the royal couple and his and William's passion for tennis.
- At the Oval ground, the royal couple also interacted with representatives and children of three NGOs based in Mumbai, Magic Bus, Door Step School, and India's Childline.
- After the cricket, William and Kate visited the ancient Banganga Tank.
- The tank is a part of a temple complex and a hugely significant site in Hindu mythology, where makeshift homes sit beneath luxury skyscrapers in the plush Malabar Hill district.
- They were given a warm welcome with garlands in a traditional way.
- They then visited the waterfront.
- William and Kate offered prayers.
- The royal couple then proceeded to meet the children from the Mumbai slums.
- There they interacted with the children. Later in the evening, the couple headed for a gala red carpet event to join Bollywood celebrities and industrialists.
- They laid a wreath at the memorial and also spoke to the hotel staff who were present when the iconic hotel was attacked in November 2008.
- William and Kate visited the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Palace Hotel.
- The royal couple arrived in Mumbai on a seven-day tour of India and Bhutan, aimed at building up strong bonds with the two countries.
- The event was to raise awareness and support for three charities working with some of India's most deprived youngsters.
- Other highlights of their week-long trip include a visit to Kaziranga National Park in Assam state and a two-day spell in Bhutan.
- The event was also attended by leading lights from the Indian business community.
- Among other celebrities were Arjun kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Anil Kapoor.
- Jacqueline Fernandez looked dazzling in her dress.
- Jacqueline Fernandez too graced the occasion with her presence.
- Neetu and Rishi Kapoor were present at the event.
- Shah Rukh Khan attended the red carpet with Karan Johar.
- The Royal couple was so gracious and full of poise, said Shah Rukh Khan as he expressed his happiness on social networking site.
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan too graced the occasion with her presence.
- The event was also attended by Madhuri Dixit and her husband Sriram Nene. Expressing her joy, Madhuri tweeted saying, 'It was a pleasure meeting their highnesses, William and Kate. Very gracious and down to earth.'
- In the evening they schmoozed with Bollywood film stars at a glittering red-carpet event at the luxury Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
- While Prince William donned a stylish look, Kate wore a glittering blue gown by one of her favourite British brands Jenny Packham.
Prince William and Kate arrived at the Taj Mahal on Saturday, April 16, wrapping up their week-long trip to India and Bhutan with a visit that carries poignant echoes for Britain\'s royal family.
It follows a whirlwind week that saw the couple feed baby rhinos in northeastern Assam and trek to a mountain monastery in Bhutan.
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