Britain's Royal couple Will-Kat visit Mumbai in April 2016

WILL & KATE MEET SRK & AISHWARYA


 Mumbai's heat in April 2016 saw a pleasant breezy visit by the British Royal Couple Prince William and his wife Kate. This was their first visit to India and they met up with India's news-makers (which obviously includes Bollywood) including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar amongst others.


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were warmly welcomed at the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. Here's a sneak peak into the couple's Mumbai visit...






Prince William and wife Kate meet Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan

Sachin Tendukar at a fun cricket match with Ducchess of Cambridge - Kate in Mumbai 


Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has partnered with the British Asian Trust to raise awareness and funds for a sustainable future. On 10th April, 2016, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was the venue for a star-studded charity reception hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The reception aimed to raise funds for partner organizations of the British Asian Trust who work with disadvantaged communities in Mumbai and across India. This reception witnessed the crème de la crème of Mumbai’s film, sport and business society come together at the iconic hotel for a glittering evening with the Royal couple to raise funds for organizations including Childline India, Magic Bus and Door Step School, India. The entertainment was arranged to provide a true Indian flavour for the royal couple on their first visit to India, and included a dance performance and a fashion show. 

GIRL WITH THE BLUE SCARF says: Indian hospitality is world-renowned indeed.
Let (reminiscences of the British touch) bygones be bygones...

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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