The Princess of Wales visited Leicester on Thursday. According to sources, the Princess of Wales celebrated Holi and engaged with the British Indian community. The Princess of Wales toured the Golden Mile, a vibrant area known for its cultural significance.
The Princess of Wales visited Bobby's Indian restaurant, owned by Dharmesh and Enna Lakhani, where she sampled chutney and remarked 'I'm OK with spice'. At the restaurant, the Princess of Wales also noted that Prince William loves chocolate, praised the business for thriving, and commented on the difficulty of family meals in a 'fast-paced' world. The Princess of Wales visited the Shreeji Dham Haveli Hindu Temple, where she made an offering to Krishna and participated in a traditional garba dance after reportedly saying 'Oh, go on then' when asked.
The Princess of Wales visited The Aakash Odedra Company dance studio, watching Bollywood dance performances and saying her children would 'love' the routines, specifically mentioning Louis. Throughout the visit, the Princess of Wales wore a cream Ralph Lauren dress with a coat, heels, and a yellow silk scarf, and she received a garland of pearls and roses. The visit included interactions with community members, and the Princess of Wales received gifts like a sari and scarf.
Narinder Kaur criticized the Princess of Wales's outfit choice, though broader community or political reactions have not been specified. The exact sequence of events during the visit is not fully detailed, and how many people attended or interacted with the Princess during the visit remains unclear.