Prince William and Kate retrace Diana's steps in visit to Taj Mahal

Jamie Bullen16 April 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at the Taj Mahal where they poignantly retraced the steps of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Prince William and Kate visited the Unesco World Heritage site in the Indian city of Agra on Saturday during their tour of India and Bhutan.

Diana, the Duke’s mother, was famously pictured sitting alone in front of the monument in 1992, which prompted rumours about her marriage to the Prince of Wales and became the defining image of their tour.

Before the couple flew out for India, Kensington Palace said the prince was looking to create “new memories” by visiting the attraction.

Poignant: Prince William and Kate pictured in front of the Taj Mahal
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The royals arrived in India from Bhutan where they spent two days forming bonds with their hosts the Dragon King and his Queen.

The Cambridges' hosts held a welcome dinner for them on Thursday and the foursome talked long into the night with the gathering not finishing until 11pm - two hours over schedule.

Excited: The couple were said to be looking forward to visiting the world heritage site
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Kate left wearing a necklace - a present from the Queen - and was dressed in a cream outfit by Alexander McQueen.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India and Bhutan

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The couple were waved off by the Governor of Paro Chenko Tshering and education minister Norbu Wangchuk who greeted the couple when they arrived in Bhutan two days ago.

Speaking about the success of their tour, Mr Wangchuk said: 'I think our happiness index has shot up, this visit has been a blessing for Bhutan. It is wonderful they got to meet our King and Queen and the new prince."

Mr Tshering, who was with the couple during their visit to the Tiger's Nest Monastery, said: '"They loved the walk and were very fit. William got to see a yak which he said was a first.

"They're a marvellous couple and it's been an honour to receive them. The relationship between our king and queen and the British people is a good one."

Additional reporting by PA

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