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William and Kate Visited Delhi Children’s Home Without Security in 2016

They chose to forgo protection to foster a genuine connection with homeless youngsters at the Salaam Baalak Trust, according to its co-founder.

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Overview

  • Disclosure by Salaam Baalak Trust co-founder Sanjoy Roy to the Daily Mail revealed that William and Kate overruled his safety warnings and asked to drop their security detail.
  • The unscheduled visit took place at the trust’s New Delhi railway station center, where the couple painted, played games and met with staff and children.
  • William and Kate said removing their protection would keep media attention from disrupting the youngsters’ routine and ensure an informal atmosphere.
  • The New Delhi stop was part of the royal couple’s wider 2016 tour of India and Bhutan, which included visits to the Taj Mahal and Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest monastery.
  • While royal security is funded by the Sovereign Grant, the Duke and Duchess of Wales temporarily waived their protection to engage more personally with the community.