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Charles and Camilla India visit

The Duchess of Cornwall has come face to face with artwork of herself and the Prince of Wales during a visit to a craft fair India. The couple are currently enjoying a nine-day tour of the country.

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Royal couple visit Hindu holy city at start of India tour

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are given water to pour into the river Ganges. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

On the banks of the River Ganges the red and white floral tribute was hung around Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's shoulders, joining the royal couple.

The ritual took place in the holy Hindu city of Rishikesh.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall sit at the top of stairs during their visit to the Hindu holy city of Rishikesh. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Charles, who is touring India over nine days, led his wife by the hand to the shore of the famous river where a Hindu service was performed which had at its heart the Aarti ceremony.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall sit at the top of stairs during their visit to the Hindu holy city of Rishikesh. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire
The Prince of Wales watched by the Duchess of Cornwall throws ball onto a fire, during their visit to the Hindu holy city of Rishikesh. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

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