hellomagazine.comAs Prince William and Kate Middleton embark on a week-long trip to India and Bhutan, take a look at the most noteworthy moments.
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As Prince William and Kate Middleton wrap up their a week-long trip to India and Bhutan, take a look at the most noteworthy moments. Click through for all the highlights!
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Day 7:
At the Taj Mahal in India, William and Kate sat on the same bench as his late mother Princess Diana had in an iconic photo from 1992.
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The couple made their much anticipated arrival on Saturday afternoon, bringing their characteristic warmth and friendliness to the poignant engagement.
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The couple said they have been missing their children George and Charlotte.
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William and Kate visited the monument on the last day of their memorable royal tour.
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Kate said the architecture inside was "incredible".
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The Cambridge's were given a private tour of the sacred monument.
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Kate paid tribute to her host country by wearing a white dress with navy embroidery, made by Indian-American fashion designer Naeem Khan.
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Kate, wearing a recycled Alexander McQueen dress from her wardrobe, and Prince William bid farewell to rainy Bhutan on Saturday.
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Their amazing visit had included everything from archery lessons to a six-mile hike.
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Day Six: Prince William and Kate Middleton kicked off their second day in Bhutan with a grueling six-hour hike. The royal pair trekked through the mountains to the Tiger's Nest Monastery.
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Kate joked that the hike was a "a great way to burn off the curry." Meanwhile William admitted, "It was quite tough on the way up."
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During their trip, the royal couple shared a rare moment of PDA holding hands and walking arm-in-arm.
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The royal parents admitted to reporters that they missed their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. They said, "Massively yes, of course. And we're looking forward to seeing them."
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Unlike his father Prince Charles, who made it halfway through the same trek when he visited Bhutan in 1988, William made it to the monastery. He laughed, "My father didn't make it to the top." William added, "So that's something I'll be reminding him of when I see him."
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chatted with a monk on their journey to the monastery. As for bringing her children on the journey one day, Kate said, "Maybe when [George and Charlotte] are a bit more mobile, I think."
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Following her mountain hike earlier in the day, the stylish royal cleaned up for a formal engagement. Kate stepped out wearing a show-stopping, Beulah London gown paying tribute to Bhutan's national flower, the poppy.
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The British royals attended a reception celebrating relations between Britain and Bhutan.
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Day Five: After a number of engagements in India, Kate and William touched down in Bhutan on Thursday to continue their royal tour. The stylish royal disembarked the aircraft recycling her Emilia Wickstead coatdress.
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On the second leg of their tour, the British royals were greeted by King Jigme's half-sister, Princess Chimi upon arrival in their country.
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Katniss Everdeen has nothing on Kate! The mom-of-two showed of her sporty side giving her best shot at Bhutan's national sport after watching an archery demonstration.
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A for effort! While Kate's archery attire might have been a bull's eye, unfortunately her arrow wasn't. However, the royal looked amused as she missed her target.
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Duchess Kate, wearing a Paul & Joe top and skirt made from material sourced from Bhutan, and Prince William continued to make a dashing pair on day five of their tour.
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The British royal couple finally met the 'William and Kate of the Himalays' Queen Jetsun Pem and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck during a ceremonial welcome and audience at TashichhoDZong.
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Perhaps the royal mothers were swapping baby notes as they conversed at a ceremonial welcome at TashichhoDZong.
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Say cheese! The Duchess was all smiles as she watched a Bhutanese archery demonstration on her first day in Bhutan.
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Royals' night out! Kate and Will stepped out on Thursday evening for a private dinner with the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan.
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For her date night with the Bhutan royals, the stylish mom elected to wear a patterned maxi Tory Burch dress that features embroidered jewel-toned flowers and beading, paired with an orange shawl.
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Legshembe joen (which translated from Dzongkha the official language means goodbye)! Prince George's parents left their hotel to attend dinner with the Bhutan royals.
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Day Four: The couple woke up early on Wednesday to be taken around Kaziranga National Park on a safari tour. For the outdoors activity Kate wore green skinny jeans from Zara and a spotted blouse.
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The couple looked as in love as ever as they rode through the park in a jeep. During their safari, the pair caught sight of rhinos and baby elephants.
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Following their safari tour the pair visited the Pan Bari village on the boarder of the Kaziranga National Park. For the engagement, Kate changed into a beautiful pink Topshop dress that featured intricate black embroidery.
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The royal couple were invited to visit a typical home and tea plantation in the village. The pair sat down with Tilasha Das to enjoy a cup of tea made on his plantation.
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After their tea stop, Kate and William were presented with beautiful red scarves woven by tea producer Tilasha Das and his wife Utala.
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The couple then visited the center of the village where they were invited to paint the finishing touches to a painted elephant model - one of the 300 statues that will be placed around India as part of a fundraising campaign.
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The children of the Pan Bari village were delighted to meet the Duke and Duchess. The couple helped the children as they painted their own elephant figurines.
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Before leaving the foundation, William and Kate were told they would be receiving two elephants painted by the children as gifts for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
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For their final engagement of the day, William and Kate visited the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Assam. The royal couple were able to get up close and personal with some of the wild animals.
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Kate took a particular shine to little Dunga, the smallest and newest resident at the rehabilitation centre. She rubbed the rhino's neck as he tipped back his head to get every drop of milk.
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Day Three
The royal couple posed with dancers dancers during a Bihu festival celebration at Diphlu River Lodge in Assam.
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Delighted by his performance, Prince William took the chance to meet a three-year-old dancer, who he noted was "very energetic, and knows dancing very well."
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Kate shook the hand of one of the young dancers who participated in the fireside Bohag Bihu harvest festival celebration.
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Prince William and Kate, who wore a printed Anna Sui dress, sat by the fireside and watched the dancers celebrate the Bohag Bihu harvest festival.
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William and Kate made their way to Kaziranga National Park, were they mingled around the campfire and celebrated the Bohag Bihu harvest festival with the locals.
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During a visit to a contact centre, William and Kate were presented with a drawing by well-wishers.
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The Duke and Duchess sat down and played a game of carrom with street children at the contact centre.
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William and Kate were all smiles as they were greeted with garlands upon their arrival to the contact centre. The centre is run by the charity Salaam Baalak, which provides emergency help and shelter for homeless children.
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The royals were greeted with a tilak at the contact centre run by the charity Salaam Baala in New Dehli.
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Kate looked exquisite in her sartorial fashion once again on day three of the royal tour. The Duchess wore an Alice Temperley dress during her meeting with Indian Prime Minister, Narenda Modi.
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William shook the hand of the Indian Prime Minister, Narenda Modi at New Delhi's Hyderabad House.
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Day Two: William and Kate learned how to type braille at a young entrepreneur's event in Mumbai.
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The couple had great fun trying out some of the start-up ideas. Prince William was keen to jump into a car simulation and try out his skills on the virtual track.
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The Duchess looked stunning in a wool-crepe cream dress to attend the launch of the Tech Rocketship Awards, at the young entreprenuer's event.
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Prince George's parents arrived in New Delhi after a two hour flight from Mumbai.
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Upon arrival in New Delhi the couple laid a wreath of marigolds at the India Gate memorial. The parents-of-two paid their respects to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives while fighting for the British Army during World War I.
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Kate had her very own Marilyn Monroe moment when a gust of wind blew up her skirt as the couple were walking to lay the wreath.
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After the wreath laying, the royal pair went to Gandhi Smriti, now a museum, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last few years of his life. The pair retraced Gandhi's final footsteps from his humble bedroom to the spot in the garden where he was assassinated in 1948.
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In keeping with tradition, the couple went barefoot as they visited the prayer hall where Gandhi used to address his followers.
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In the evening, the royal pair attended a garden party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's upcoming 90th birthday.
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The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her best sartorial style in a chic Alice Temperley top and skirt co-ord. Although Kate chose an outfit designed by a British fashion house, the ensemble paid homage to India with its traditional tear drop-shaped print.
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Day One: The royal couple lay a wreath to remember the many lives lost during the Mumbai attacks at the same hotel where they are staying on their trip.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate (in Alexander McQueen) honored the victims of the 2008 Mumbai bombings at the Taj Hotel.
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William points something out to his wife during the ceremony.
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On the second engagement of the day, William and Kate met with children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations.
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Even in heels, the 34-year-old royal was able to hit it out of the park.
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Sporty Kate! The Duchess had some fun while testing out her cricket skills.
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For the outings, Kate changed into local designer Anita Dongre.
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Kate got some cheers from the children in Mumbai's iconic recreation grounds, Oval Maidan.
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Not one to just sit on the sidelines and watch, the Duchess did some drills with the students.
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Next up was a try at soccer.
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Prince William couldn't let his wife have all the fun during their day in the park with former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar.
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The royal couple explored the streets of Mumbai.
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The British royals visited the historic Banganga water tank in Mumbai.
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The couple received a traditional welcome on the steps at the Banganga water tank.
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Kate received a tika dot as a symbol to welcome her to Mumbai.
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Bend it like Kate! It seems Princess Charlotte, who Prince William shared is quite the little soccer player, is following in her mom's footsteps. The royal kicked around a ball during the visit with representatives of SMILE charity.
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Ok, seems Princess Charlotte is taking after both her parents.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate watched Bollywood dancer Siddesh Tirloskar, who grew up in the slums and went to Dance Academy with the help of SMILE, perform. Prince William challenged then challenged him to a hip hop dance, saying: "Let's see some of your breakdancing moves."
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Will and Kate toured the slums of Mumbai.
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The royal couple arrived to the reception at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel where William shared in his speech: "When Catherine and I were married, India was the first place on Catherine's list that she told me that she wanted to visit. Two children and five years later, we have finally made it – and we are both honored to be here."
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For their final stop on their busy first day, the Duke and Duchess attended a gala in their honor along with Bollywood's most influential actors and actresses.
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For her third appearance of the day at the Bollywood gala, Kate wore favorite Jenny Packham.
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The 34-year-old also added during his speech: "On a personal level, Catherine and I are full of admiration for this diverse and democratic society. No one can come here without being awed and amazed; no one can come without a sense of excitement about all that India has achieved in the past and the extraordinary promise it holds for the future."
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Richard Hawkes, CEO of the British Asian Trust: "The Duke and Duchess were brilliant - engaging with everyone and clearly excited to be in India and doing something to support children."
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The royal couple happily posed with Bollywood actors and actresses.
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During the charity ball Kate presented Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai with a bouquet of stunning pink flowers.
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