William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

November 14, 2015 01:30

Prince William and his wife Kate will undertake their maiden visit to India next year, Kensington Palace announced today.

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit #India in the spring of 2016, at the request of HM's Government," Kensington Palace said in a tweet.

"It will be the first time The Duke and Duchess have visited the country. Further #RoyalVisitIndia details will be announced early next year!" it said.

The royal couple, both aged 33, are likely to travel without their two children Prince George and Princess Charlotte on the trip, media reports said.

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