Kate Middleton unexpectedly 'slipped off her shoes' and 'joined in' with dance circle during latest outing in Leicester
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Princess Kate Middleton made an unexpected move yesterday, March 5, when she well and truly got stuck in whilst visiting a Hindu Temple in Leicester.
The princess didn’t hesitate when asked to join in on the celebrations with Hindu worshippers during her public appearance yesterday.
Princess Kate Middleton dances during Leicester outing
Princess Kate Middleton visited the city’s Shreeji Dham Haveli Hindu Temple and slipped off her high heels as a sign of respect upon entering the religious building.
A smiling Princess Kate joined a women-only group performing a traditional garba dance in front of a statue of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna after being garlanded with flowers.
The Princess of Wales also had a bindi pressed between her eyes.
Kate even had a go at joining in with the dance circle, dancing the garba, which is performed in a circle with the women repeatedly turning to face the left, then right, in a rotating pattern, round and round.
Princess Kate went without her beloved Gianvito Rossi, brown suede heels, in a respectful move.
It could be seen that Kate was wearing nude tights with her simple, cream ensemble, made up of a blazer and long, pleated skirt.
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It isn’t believed that it was officially enforced, however, it has been said that the late Queen Elizabeth II preferred royal ladies to wear tights for formal events.
Princess Kate’s day out
Princess Kate spent the day in Leicester touring the Shreeji Dham Haveli Hindu Temple.
She also visited award-winning choreographer Aakash Odedra’s local dance company.
After a performance by the artist’s group, Kate was gifted a red rose.
The future queen reportedly said: “My children would love it, they love their dance.”
Mayur Kachela, a member of the temple’s executive committee, hosted the visit.
Mayur Kachela quipped that Princess Kate did not need much persuading when asked if she wanted to dance.
She is said to have replied: “Oh, go on then.”
The Princess of Wales’s visit ‘meant a lot’
Mr Kachela said that Kate getting stuck in was “absolutely amazing”.
“This visit means a lot. There’s not just one faith, one religion out there; there are many faiths and religions. It means a lot to have somebody of such importance and significance actually come in and try and understand, and try to acknowledge what we’re doing here.”
When Princess Kate first arrived at the Temple, she reportedly said to Mr Kachela: “Thank you very much for having me, I feel very lucky to be invited”.
Kate also made an offering to Krishna. She offered a small dose of milk, before strolling around a large and symbolic model of a mountain.
It is said that this mountain is where the god appeared.
Princess Kate was given gifts during Leicester visit
Princess Kate also received gifts of her own.
She was gifted a saree and a gold scarf. The princess also enjoyed a vegetarian meal, including samosas, rice and salad.
Whilst in Leicester, Princess Kate Middleton also walked part of Leicester’s Golden Mile.
Leicester’s Golden Mile is a road famous for having one of the highest concentrations of Indian fashion boutiques in the UK.
A copious amount of jewellery and sarees are available to purchase there.
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