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Princess of Wales Celebrates Holi With Solo Leicester Visit

The engagements highlighted respectful participation in Hindu traditions during her phased return to public duties.

Overview

  • At the Aakash Odedra Company, she watched a rehearsal of Songs of the Bulbul, a new work created with Rani Khanam and composer Rushil Ranjan and performed with Manchester Camerata.
  • At Shreeji Dham Haveli temple, she removed her shoes, made a milk offering to Krishna, received a bindi, and joined a women-only garba dance.
  • She toured Leicester’s Golden Mile, stopping at Ladlees sari shop and Bobby’s restaurant, where she tried chai and pakoda and said she was OK with spice.
  • She was welcomed with rose-and-pearl and floral garlands, while her cream Chris Kerr coat, Ralph Lauren dress and Sézane Dina earrings offered a considered nod to Holi and Indian style.
  • Kensington Palace shared images and video as clips of her dancing spread widely online, with coverage noting the visit forms part of her gradual return following cancer remission.