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Prince William- Kate Middleton to visit India, Bhutan in April

India Blooms News Service | | Feb 28, 2016, at 12:47 am

#Prince William # Queen Elizabeth visit India # Prince William India visit # India

London, Feb 27 (IBNS) Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit India and Bhutan from Apr 10 - 16, officials said on Saturday.

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit India and Bhutan this spring between the 10th - 16th April," The British Monarchy Facebook page tweeted.

"The Duke and Duchess are very much looking forward to their tours of India and Bhutan. 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," it said.

Speaking on the Bhutan visit, the page said: "Their visit to Bhutan will allow them to continue a relationship between two Royal Families by meeting His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and The Queen of Bhutan. The Duke and Duchess have heard many wonderful things about the country and are grateful to have this opportunity to get to know the Bhutanese people."

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the Asian nations shortly before Queen Elizabeth II 's 90th birthday.

Image: Wikimedia Commons

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