Britain’s Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton will arrive in Mumbai on 10 April for their first ever visit to India, an official statement said on Monday.
They would experience a variety of aspects of contemporary Indian life, focusing on young people, sport, entrepreneurship, Indian efforts to relieve urban poverty, the creative arts, and rural life in India, the statement said.
After their stay in Mumbai, the royal couple, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will travel to New Delhi on 11 April.
They will also travel to Assam on 12 and 13 April to visit the Kaziranga National Park and pay tribute to the rural traditions of the communities who live around the park.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan will be their next stop on 14 April after which they will return to India for a visit to the Taj Mahal on 16 April to conclude their two-nation tour.
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 and the major role they will play in shaping the 21st century.Spokesperson from Kensington Palace
A qualified pilot, Prince William, 33, is the elder son of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and the late Princess Diana. He is the second in line to succeed his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II to the British throne.
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