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BRITISH ROYALS WILLIAM and Kate posed for photos outside the Taj Mahal today – and the symbolism of the shot is difficult to miss.
When Diana, William’s mother, was photographed sitting alone outside the tragic monument to love in 1992, it sparked much media speculation and later became a symbol of her failing marriage.
Their visit marked the final stop on a tour of India for the royal couple – their first official trip to the country that the British ruled for close to 200 years.
“The Duke of Cambridge is of course aware of the huge esteem his mother, the late Princess of Wales, is held in in India and he appreciates the status of the images that exist of the Princess at the Taj,” a statement released in advance of the visit said.
The BBC’s diplomatic and royal correspondent gave his take on the pictures, on the broadcaster’s site:
“The Diana photographs captured isolation; a princess soon to loosen her ties to the monarchy,” Peter Hunt wrote.
Today, her son, a prince, brought his wife to the Indian monument to love – something his father promised and failed to do with his first wife.
With reporting from AFP.
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that’s a very strong family, devastating situation.
18 years old, I remember being 18, my only worry was who am I bringing to my debs, looking forward to college and traveling, it’s just so heartbreaking and sad.
RIP young man. Condolences to his family. A waste of a young promising life.
So sad.
Takes the lowest of the low to leave a house carrying a knife. They deserve everything coming to them.
@Benny: Agreed. But will probably get off with reduced manslaughter charge. So unfair.
Poor kid. Hope his family gets through it
Unfortunately in Ireland there is a big difference between being brought to court and being brought to justice. RIP to the young man.
@Leadóg: Unfortunately I don’t think they’ll get much justice in Irish courts.
R.I.P young man. poor family your heart would go out to them.
They are s s**m bag’s R.I.P So sad for the family
I can’t imagine their pain, nor the depth of their grief. And taking the time to thank the public. My heart hurts for his family. Godspeed, Azzam.
WTF. !!!!!!! MAX SENTENCES PLEASE
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