This Wednesday April 6th, together with her husband Prince William Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge hosted a pre-tour reception and received at their London residence of Kensington Palace young Indians and Bhutanese who live, work or study in the UK, to have an opportunity for the royal couple to learn more about the people, history, current affairs and culture.

For the occasion, she premiered a new gown from London-based, Indian-born designer, Saloni. She wore Blue Mary Illusion Dot Dress from the designer Pre Fall 2016 collection which is available for pre-purchase at Moda Operandi and Net A porter. The Duchess first wore the label in November 2015, following the announcement of the royal tour to the Asia continent  The mother of the little prince George and Baby Charlotte had coupled with coordinated Rupert Sanderson 'Malory' Navy Suede Pumps and was adorned with Cassandra Goad gold 'Temple of Heaven' girandole pendant earrings
This Sunday April 10th, The Duke and Duchess will begin their official visit to India and Kingdom of Bhutan on behalf of the Government of Queen Elizabeth II, the grandmother the prince. The tour, which ends April 16, will lead them to Mumbai, the financial capital and largest city of India and New Delhi, the capital. The couple then win the Kaziranga National Park in the state of Assam. After two days in Bhutan, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will return to India to complete their journey on the famous Taj Mahal in Agra site. This trip will notably allow William, second in the order of succession to the British throne after his father Prince Charles, to understand the new face of India and its challenges for the coming decades.
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