Social Media Spotlight: Prince William And Kate Middleton Shine In India and Bhutan

Gabe Zaldivar
by Gabe Zaldivar
Last updated: 3:00 PM ET, Fri April 15, 2016

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The great thing about social media remains its ability to offer a brief portal where we can travel with some of the most renowned people in the world.

This week Prince William and Kate Middleton continued their tour of India and Bhutan, bringing with them a spotlight for places, people and events you might have previously ignored.

And that would be a shame for there is so much to appreciate from a region rich in history and steeped in captivating landmarks.

While we normally use this space to highlight a travel blogger, we though we would offer the stage to Kensington Palace's Instagram feed, which brought the world along with the royal family.

Caption: "Yesterday evening dress of The Duchess of Duke of the Cambridge and a Attended the reception AT the Kensington Palace is to the meet young people from India and Bhutan, from ahead of Their upcoming tour to the Countries to two two #RoyalVisitIndia #RoyalVisitBhutan"

The Taj Palace

The Royal Couple began their tour of the region with a stay at the gorgeous Taj Palace in Mumbai.

The above represents a portion of the staff elated to welcome the Duke and Duchess.

As we mentioned in a previous article, this particular hotel was the scene of a horrific terror attack in 2008.

The visit offered a brief moment of respect and reflection.

Banganga Tank

It's easy to see why such a place would have legendary origin stories. Modern day travelers can come here to pay homage or just simply take in the beauty.

William and Kate managed to spread some flowers on the spring-fed tank in Mumbai.

India Gate

Standing as a massive beacon of intrigue is the India Gate, which is actually a marvel of architecture and a place for reverence. The names of fallen soldiers are etched into the war memorial.

Delhi

Caption: "The Duchess took a short a walk through a street in Delhi by morning the after the this a visiting a shelter for street children, operated by Salaam Baalak."

Kaziranga National Park:

It was then time to spread a message for conservation of the world's most resplendent beauty.

This particular national park lays claim to being a World Heritage site as well as home to "two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned rhinoceros."

Bhutan

And then it was time to visit Bhutan.

Caption: "A school of children have lined up the stunning the route from Paro to Thimpu as with of The Duchess of Duke and arrive in Bhutan."

Archery:

As of this writing, the Royal Couple was in the capital city of Thimphu enjoying the nation's most prized sport.

Sadly, we have know idea if Prince William hit his mark. Not to worry, because there is no way you can derail a trip this rich in memories.


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