Britain’s William and Kate make first royal visit to India
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BRITAIN’S Prince William and his wife Kate head to India tomorrow for a tour that will see them mix with glamorous Bollywood stars and children from the Mumbai slums.
On their first official visit to the subcontinent, the royal couple will go to the Taj Mahal, scene of one of the most famous pictures of William’s late mother Diana.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will also visit Bhutan to go trekking through the remote Himalayan state and meet with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.
“Our visit will reflect the best of the modern, forward-looking relationship between India and Britain,” said William, 33, who is second in line to the throne behind his father Prince Charles.
The visit to the most populous country in the Commonwealth comes shortly before Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday on April 21.
The trip to the world’s biggest democracy will further project them on the international stage as the future of the British monarchy.
Since December, William has made solo visits to key world powers such as the United States, Japan and China as he plays an increasing role in representing Britain abroad.
”The duke and duchess are very much looking forward to their tours of India and Bhutan,” said a royal spokesman.
“Their visit to India will be an introduction to a country that they plan to build an enduring relationship with.
“They will pay tribute to India’s proud history, but also are keen to understand the hopes and aspirations of young Indian people.”
Their children, 2-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, one next month, will be staying at home.
William and Kate will arrive in Mumbai tomorrow, where they will watch a youth cricket match and play with children from the city’s slums.
They will then mix with Bollywood film stars and business chiefs from India’s financial capital at a glittering red-carpet dinner.
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