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Kate's magic in monochrome! Duchess wears Indian-inspired dress as she and William attend lavish garden party to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday in Delhi
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend garden party to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday on their tour of India
They also laid a wreath in honour of India's war dead and visited house where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated
Royal couple earlier met young entrepreneurs in Mumbai before flying to the Indian capital on second day of tour
Prince William was given the chance to make his own dosa – similar to a crepe – using an automatic machine
He declared it 'delicious' before offering wife Kate a bite – but the Duchess waved the food away with her hand
Follow the Duchess and Duke on their vist to India after the cut ...
The
Duchess of Cambridge looked majestic in monochrome as she and William
arrived for a lavish garden party to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday
in Delhi.
The Royal couple are guests of honour at the British High Commissioner's residence in New Delhi where William is expected to pay tribute to his grandmother before hundreds of prominent Indians. Earlier, Kate and William paid their respects to India's war dead at the country's national memorial in the Indian capital.
The Royal couple are guests of honour at the British High Commissioner's residence in New Delhi where William is expected to pay tribute to his grandmother before hundreds of prominent Indians. Earlier, Kate and William paid their respects to India's war dead at the country's national memorial in the Indian capital.
Guests of honour
The
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a reception at the British
High Commissioner's residence in New Delhi to celebrate the Queen's 90th
birthday at the end of the second day of their Royal visit to India
William was expected to speak to a large gathering of prominent Indians at the reception in tribute his grandmother
The
Duke and Duchess will meet hundreds of guests from Indian society at
the official garden party celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday
But
as they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the
Duchess found herself repeatedly battling to stop her £1,700 dress
flapping up in the breeze in images reminiscent of the iconic Marilyn
Monroe 'white dress' pose. Her flyaway hair and outfit then continued to
cause her embarrassment as she tried to stand in a moment of reflection
while the Last Post was played.
Arriving
in New Delhi today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook some of
the more formal duties required of a traditional Royal tour. First stop
was India Gate, the imposing 137ft high red sandstone structure in the
heart of the bustling city which is the country's national war memorial.
'the Munroe moment'... but it's regal
Wardrobe
malfunction: The Duchess of Cambridge struggles to control her flyaway
dress – in an image reminiscent of the iconic Marilyn Monroe pose – as
she and Prince William lay a wreath at India's national war memorial in
New Delhi
The Duchess of Cambridge wrestles with her dress in the wind as she lays a wreath in honour of India's war dead in Delhi
The
couple were greeted as they stepped out of their official car by
Brigadier Mark Goldsach, FCO Defence Attaché, and Lt Col Simon
Labilliere of the Army Air Corps, military advisor to the British High
Commission.
On the wreath they laid was a card written by William, which they had both signed, which read: 'Never forgetting those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice for India.' William also signed a visitors book. Before they left, the couple, unusually, posed for photographs against the imposing structure before being whisked off for their next engagement.
The couple flew in from Mumbai on a private jet they have hired to travel around the country and on to Bhutan.
On the wreath they laid was a card written by William, which they had both signed, which read: 'Never forgetting those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice for India.' William also signed a visitors book. Before they left, the couple, unusually, posed for photographs against the imposing structure before being whisked off for their next engagement.
The couple flew in from Mumbai on a private jet they have hired to travel around the country and on to Bhutan.
The
Duchess of Cambridge struggles to stop her dress flapping in the wind
as she and William lay a wreath at India's national war memorial
The Royal couple then stood solemnly as the Last Post was played, with Kate struggling to push down her flapping dress
... paying respects
The
couple walked up to the memorial behind a wreath of marigolds, which
they placed at the foot of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Before
leaving, the couple, unusually, posed for photos against the imposing
structure before being whisked off for their next engagement
The
cost of the plane will be met by taxpayers but is deemed the only way
they can get around the two counties in order to undertake their 22
planned engagements in just seven days.
The party will fly back out of the country on Sunday on a scheduled British Airways flight.
The
foundation stone of the Edwin Lutyens-designed monument was laid
shortly after the First World War in February 1921 by the Duke of
Connaught in a ceremony attended by members of the India Army, Imperial
Service Troops and the Viceroy of India, who said: 'The stirring tales
of individual heroism will live forever in the annals of this country.'
He went on to say the memorial would was not only a tribute to the memory of heroes 'known and unknown' but would inspire future generations to endure hardships with similar fortitude and 'no less valour'.
He went on to say the memorial would was not only a tribute to the memory of heroes 'known and unknown' but would inspire future generations to endure hardships with similar fortitude and 'no less valour'.
getting into the culture
The
couple visit a museum in Old Birla House, where Mahatma Gandhi, India's
founding father, spent the last few years of his life
Kate
continues to smooth her hair out after it was blown in gusts at the war
memorial, but her dress appeared to have calmed down
Mahatma Gandhi, India's founding father, was living at Old Birla House when he was assassinated in 1948
The
Duke and Duchess – like other visitors to the Gandhi museum in Old
Birla House – followed Gandhi's final footsteps from his humble bedroom
to the spot in the garden where he was killed
Tribute: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk back after looking at a sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi
Moment of reflection: The royal couple are shown a giant bronze statue of Gandhi inside the complex
Ghandi
INDIA'S FOUNDING FATHER WHO WAS ASSASSINATED BY FANATIC
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi – known as Mahatma Gandhi (right) – was the leader of Indian nationalism and was famous for using non-violent civil disobedience.
Gandhi trained as a lawyer in London and spent most of his life fighting against injustice and was jailed numerous times.
He lived modestly and wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, woven with yarn he had hand spun on a charkha.
He was disappointed when India was partitioned after independence and strove to stop the killings between Hindus and Muslims.
He was assassinated on January 30, 1948, in Delhi, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who felt Gandhi was too sympathetic towards Muslims.
It was the sixth attempt on Gandhi's life.
Last year, a new statue of Gandhi was unveiled in London's Parliament Square by David Cameron who described it as 'a magnificent tribute'.
The 9ft bronze figure marked 100 years since Gandhi began his peaceful struggle for India's independence.
Gandhi trained as a lawyer in London and spent most of his life fighting against injustice and was jailed numerous times.
He lived modestly and wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, woven with yarn he had hand spun on a charkha.
He was disappointed when India was partitioned after independence and strove to stop the killings between Hindus and Muslims.
He was assassinated on January 30, 1948, in Delhi, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who felt Gandhi was too sympathetic towards Muslims.
It was the sixth attempt on Gandhi's life.
Last year, a new statue of Gandhi was unveiled in London's Parliament Square by David Cameron who described it as 'a magnificent tribute'.
The 9ft bronze figure marked 100 years since Gandhi began his peaceful struggle for India's independence.
During
the ceremony several India regiments, including the Deccan Horse, 3rd
Sappers, 34th Sikh Pioneers and the 5th Gurkha Rifles, were honoured
with the title of 'Royal' in honour of the distinguished service and
gallantry during the Great War.
No less than 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army lost their lives between 1914 and 1921 in France, Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli, The Far East and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Some 13,300 servicemen's names are inscribed on the gate.
In 1971 a small black marble plinth with a reversed rifle, capped by a war helmet and bounded by four eternal flames, was built beneath the soaring structure. Known as Amar Jawan Jyoti, it has served as India's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
India Gate now serves as a tribute to the dead of Two World Wars, the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the Indo Pakistan War of 1971.
The Commonwealth War Grave Commission is currently, launching an 'India Remembers' campaign to encourage recognition of the vital part the Indian Army played in both World Wars, but particularly the First.
More than 161,000 Indian soldiers died in the conflicts and their bodies were either buried or cremated in 50 countries across the globe.
Later William and Kate paid a private visit to the sacred place where India's founding father, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated at Old Birla House.
Like many thousands of other visitors, they followed Gandhi's final footsteps from his humble bedroom to the garden where he was murdered in 1948.
After taking off their shoes, with the Duchess displaying a clear nail varnish under her nude tights, they scattered rose petals at the very spot where a fanatical Hindu nationalist shot the revered leader three times in the chest on 30th January 1948.
Written on the stone plaque was Gandhi's last words 'Hey Ram' – meaning 'Oh God.'
After paying their respects at the memorial the couple listened to a local choir of schoolchildren.
An aide said: 'The Duke and Duchess are grateful to have the chance to learn about this great man's life in the place where he spent his final years'
Earlier they had toured Gandhi Smriti, which literally means 'Gandhi memory', in the main house. The royal couple were first shown a giant bronze statue inside the complex of Gandhi with two children. Kate asked their guide, museum director, Dipanker Shrigyan, the significance of the statue.
The director said the girl, who was holding flowers, represented hope, and the boy who was holding a dove represented peace.
After touring the museum - which quotes Gandhi on the sign at the entrance 'My life is my message' - they were shown the room where he had his last meeting with Sardar Patel between 4pm to 5pm before leaving for his fatal prayer meeting. They were also shown a spinning wheel demonstration similar to one that Gandhi used operated by 65-year-old Mihil Lal.
No less than 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army lost their lives between 1914 and 1921 in France, Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli, The Far East and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Some 13,300 servicemen's names are inscribed on the gate.
In 1971 a small black marble plinth with a reversed rifle, capped by a war helmet and bounded by four eternal flames, was built beneath the soaring structure. Known as Amar Jawan Jyoti, it has served as India's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
India Gate now serves as a tribute to the dead of Two World Wars, the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the Indo Pakistan War of 1971.
The Commonwealth War Grave Commission is currently, launching an 'India Remembers' campaign to encourage recognition of the vital part the Indian Army played in both World Wars, but particularly the First.
More than 161,000 Indian soldiers died in the conflicts and their bodies were either buried or cremated in 50 countries across the globe.
Later William and Kate paid a private visit to the sacred place where India's founding father, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated at Old Birla House.
Like many thousands of other visitors, they followed Gandhi's final footsteps from his humble bedroom to the garden where he was murdered in 1948.
After taking off their shoes, with the Duchess displaying a clear nail varnish under her nude tights, they scattered rose petals at the very spot where a fanatical Hindu nationalist shot the revered leader three times in the chest on 30th January 1948.
Written on the stone plaque was Gandhi's last words 'Hey Ram' – meaning 'Oh God.'
After paying their respects at the memorial the couple listened to a local choir of schoolchildren.
An aide said: 'The Duke and Duchess are grateful to have the chance to learn about this great man's life in the place where he spent his final years'
Earlier they had toured Gandhi Smriti, which literally means 'Gandhi memory', in the main house. The royal couple were first shown a giant bronze statue inside the complex of Gandhi with two children. Kate asked their guide, museum director, Dipanker Shrigyan, the significance of the statue.
The director said the girl, who was holding flowers, represented hope, and the boy who was holding a dove represented peace.
After touring the museum - which quotes Gandhi on the sign at the entrance 'My life is my message' - they were shown the room where he had his last meeting with Sardar Patel between 4pm to 5pm before leaving for his fatal prayer meeting. They were also shown a spinning wheel demonstration similar to one that Gandhi used operated by 65-year-old Mihil Lal.
Prince William and Kate Middleton remove their shoes ahead of paying tribute to India's founding father Mahatma Gandhi
After taking off her shoes, the Duchess displayed a clear nail varnish under her nude tights
William
and Kate pay a private visit to the sacred place where India's founding
father, Mahatma Gandhi, was shot dead at Old Birla House
Like
many thousands of other visitors, they followed Gandhi's final
footsteps from his humble bedroom to the garden where he was killed
The
Royal couple then scattered rose petals at the very spot where a
fanatical Hindu nationalist shot Gandhi three times in the chest
After paying their respects at the memorial, the couple listened to and then spoke with a local choir of schoolchildren
The
couple then travelled to Gandhi Smriti, a museum dedicated to the life
and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, India's founding father, at the house
where he was assassinated in 1948.
Earlier, Prince William tried his hand at Indian cookery – but unfortunately his wife seemed less than impressed at his efforts as she refused to even try his creation.
The couple were meeting young entrepreneurs in Mumbai at the start of the second day of their official visit to India when the future king was offered the chance to make a dosa – similar to a crepe – using an automatic machine invented by a company from Bangalore.
He was shown the 'dosamatic' machine which makes pancakes, crepes, dosas and even omelettes automatically once it has been pre-loaded with batter.
It even has a smartphone app so you can start it off when you wake up and have freshly-made food waiting when you get out of bed.
Earlier, Prince William tried his hand at Indian cookery – but unfortunately his wife seemed less than impressed at his efforts as she refused to even try his creation.
The couple were meeting young entrepreneurs in Mumbai at the start of the second day of their official visit to India when the future king was offered the chance to make a dosa – similar to a crepe – using an automatic machine invented by a company from Bangalore.
He was shown the 'dosamatic' machine which makes pancakes, crepes, dosas and even omelettes automatically once it has been pre-loaded with batter.
It even has a smartphone app so you can start it off when you wake up and have freshly-made food waiting when you get out of bed.
...the royal chef
Prince
William was offered the chance to make a dosa – similar to a crepe –
using an automatic machine invented by a company from Bangalore as the
royal couple met young entrepreneurs in Mumbai at the start of the
second day of their official visit to India
William
was shown the 'dosamatic' machine which makes pancakes, crepes, dosas
and omelettes when automatically loaded with batter
Taste
test: William rolled up the crisp dosa and pushed it onto a plate. He
then took a small bite from one end and declared it 'delicious'
Tucking in: Prince William tries a Dosa – an Indian-style pancake – which he made himself as the Duchess of Cambridge looks on
Not
so keen: After trying his creation, William offers Kate a bite, however
the famously slim royal waved the food away with her hand
Taking
an interest: Kate gestures during the dosa-making demonstration.
Hopefully for William her refusal to eat his creation wasn't as a result
of his cooking but the fact that she didn't want to risk getting her
elegant cream Emilia Wickstead dress dirty
William
poured batter onto the hotplate of the machine under the guidance of
Eshwar Vikas, 24, who created Mukunda Foods, three years ago.
He waited while it cooked then rolled up the crisp dosa and pushed it onto a plate.
He
took a small bite from one end, and declared it 'delicious' before
offering wife Kate a bite. However the famously slim royal waved the
food away with her hand.
Hopefully for
William her refusal wasn't as a result of his cooking but the fact that
she didn't want to risk getting her elegant cream Emilia Wickstead dress
dirty.
The dress, which retails for around £1,700, had oversized pockets on the torso and flared out below the waist.
She finished off the outfit with baby pink Rupert Sanderson pumps and a new Mulberry clutch bag.
The
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at an event to meet aspiring young
entrepreneurs in Mumbai on the second day of their tour
Kate wore a dress by one of her go-to designers, Emilia Wickstead, with large pockets on the torso that flared out below the waist
Mr Vikas said afterwards: 'The Duke told me he and the Duchess love dosas and he said it was a wonderful machine.
'He said they would love to have one in their palace and the Duchess said that because you can also use it to make pancakes the whole of London will want one.'
Today's event was organised by the GREAT campaign – designed to highlight the best of British around the world – at a bar, restaurant and collaborative workspace called The Social.
Mumbai has a thriving young business scene and the Duke and Duchess are being given the opportunity to meet young people with great ideas to power the future of India's massive economy, where more than one million people join the workforce every month.
The couple were also introduced to the team behind Mahindra Racing, an Indian-backed motor racing team that competes in the Formula E championship for F1-style electric cars.
'He said they would love to have one in their palace and the Duchess said that because you can also use it to make pancakes the whole of London will want one.'
Today's event was organised by the GREAT campaign – designed to highlight the best of British around the world – at a bar, restaurant and collaborative workspace called The Social.
Mumbai has a thriving young business scene and the Duke and Duchess are being given the opportunity to meet young people with great ideas to power the future of India's massive economy, where more than one million people join the workforce every month.
The couple were also introduced to the team behind Mahindra Racing, an Indian-backed motor racing team that competes in the Formula E championship for F1-style electric cars.
I wonder whats next?
Elegant: Kate paired her dress with baby pink Rupert Sanderson pumps and a new Mulberry clutch bag
The
event was hosted by the GREAT campaign – designed to highlight the best
of British around the world – at a venue called The Social
Ok, it's time ...
hot, but happy times ...
The
Duchess of Cambridge chose a cool cream-coloured dress to help stave
off the 100F (38C) heat at the business meeting in Mumbai
The Duchess meets some of the young entrepreneurs helping to drive India's thriving economy during the business summit
Relaxed:
The Duchess of Cambridge laughs while meeting young entrepreneurs in
Mumbai on the second day of their royal visit to India
The
Duke sat in a racing car simulator and grinned as he drove around the
Buddh International circuit in Delhi, managing a lap time of 2mins
6secs.
Isaias Sousa Valero, one of the
team's technicians, said: 'It's a good lap time. He is a really nice
driver and he could come and drive for us anytime with a bit more
training.'
The couple were also shown a Braille typing machine made by another local company, and each wore a blindfold as they tried their hand at typing letters by following instructions on which combinations of keys to press. They spelled the word George.
Before they left, the Duke made a short speech to launch an awards programme called the Tech Rocketship Awards. As he made his way to a lectern, he quietly asked his wife 'do you want to do it?'. She laughed and said no.
The Duke began by putting his hands together in the traditional Indian greeting, and said 'Namaste Mumbai!' meaning 'hello Mumbai'.
The couple were also shown a Braille typing machine made by another local company, and each wore a blindfold as they tried their hand at typing letters by following instructions on which combinations of keys to press. They spelled the word George.
Before they left, the Duke made a short speech to launch an awards programme called the Tech Rocketship Awards. As he made his way to a lectern, he quietly asked his wife 'do you want to do it?'. She laughed and said no.
The Duke began by putting his hands together in the traditional Indian greeting, and said 'Namaste Mumbai!' meaning 'hello Mumbai'.
Right royal racer: The couple were also introduced to the team behind Mahindra Racing that competes in the Formula E championship for F1-style electric cars. The Duke sat in a racing car simulator and grinned as he drove around a circuit in a lap time of 2mins 6secs
Isaias
Sousa Valero, one of the team's technicians, praised Prince William's
prowess on the simulator, saying: 'It's a good lap time. He is a really
nice driver and he could come and drive for us anytime with a bit more
training'
Kate
laughs as she watches Prince William playing a racing computer game at
the British Government's Great campaign business event
He
told invited guests: 'Catherine and I are very impressed by the energy
and ideas we have just seen. Being here today, it is clear that India is
leading the way in so many areas of innovation and technology.
'Your ability to innovate is not just good news for India but it's great news for the world. With one sixth of the world's population, young innovators like you must play a major role.'
He then pressed a button which set off a series of exploding piñatas filled with metallic foil confetti.
He joked: 'All this innovation and we get this!'
'Your ability to innovate is not just good news for India but it's great news for the world. With one sixth of the world's population, young innovators like you must play a major role.'
He then pressed a button which set off a series of exploding piñatas filled with metallic foil confetti.
He joked: 'All this innovation and we get this!'
Before
they left, the Duke made a short speech to launch an awards programme
called the Tech Rocketship Awards. As he made his way to a lectern, he
quietly asked his wife 'do you want to do it?'. She laughed and said
'no'
Light-hearted:
After his speech, William pressed a button which set off a series of
exploding piñatas filled with metallic foil confetti
Tomorrow
the couple are due to fly onto the Kaziranga National Park in Assam
where their chef has promise to serve them up the world's hottest
chilli.
Prashanta Kumar Sharma, General Manager for the IROA resort, said: 'Our hotel employees are planning to welcome the royal couple in the traditional way with the Bihu and Jhumur dance.
'We are also planning to serve them traditional dishes, along with the world's hottest chilli Bhut Jokakiya. We are excited and eagerly waiting for their arrival.'
Last night the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge glittered at a charity dinner with a feast of Indian entertainment full of singers, dancers and even a nod to fashion.
Prashanta Kumar Sharma, General Manager for the IROA resort, said: 'Our hotel employees are planning to welcome the royal couple in the traditional way with the Bihu and Jhumur dance.
'We are also planning to serve them traditional dishes, along with the world's hottest chilli Bhut Jokakiya. We are excited and eagerly waiting for their arrival.'
Last night the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge glittered at a charity dinner with a feast of Indian entertainment full of singers, dancers and even a nod to fashion.
Regal in blue ...
Glitz
and the glamour: Dressed to impress for a glittering Bollywood gala,
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are tonight gearing up for a dinner
with a feast of Indian entertainment with singers, dancers and even a
nod to fashion
Kate
dazzled in a beaded cobalt blue gown after sticking with one of her
favourite designers, Jenny Packham, but the outfit was especially beaded
in India in honour of their royal tour to the country and had an
exquisite matching cape
The
Duchess of Cambridge, right, speaks with Bollywood royalty Shah Rukh
Khan, second left, who has been called the 'King of Bollywood' and
Aishwarya Rai, known as India's answer to Angelina Jolie
More
than 200 of India's top film, sport and business figures are attending
along with the Royals, including Bollywood actress and former Celebrity
Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty, right
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