Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch hosted a grand royal event on 27th of Feb at the Buckingham Palace. The UK-India 2017 Year of Culture had invited influential Indian delegates to attended this gala reception.
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One of the delegate who turned down Queen Elizabeth’s invitation was megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Due to his prior work commitments he could not accept the invitee. Other significant celebs who attended the reception for India were Chef Vikas Khanna, former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Kunal Nayyar and others.
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Here are the pictures from the Buckingham Palace reception. Have a look –
The whole Buckingham palace covered with Indian culture and literature projection on it. How beautiful!!
When the guests arrived, Buckingham palace had arranged a special music and Indian dance programme presented by‘Akademi’ and choreographed by Arunima Kumar.
Guests have started to arrive at the UK-India reception to be greeted by musicians and dancers at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/koBvMbvroQ
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
The host, Queen Elizabeth II along with The Duke of Edinburgh welcoming the Indian dignitaries
The Queen meets Ms Aloka Mitra, founder of Women's Interlink Foundation. pic.twitter.com/KSINHdNdEl
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeted the guests. Kapil Dev is seen interacting with The Duchess
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are also in attendance at the event which celebrates the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture. pic.twitter.com/q9ZS4NEltg
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
Arun Jaitley and other Indian delegates in a queue interacting with Her Highness along with The Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, along with other members of the Royal Family have arrived at the UK-India Reception. pic.twitter.com/G1F8DymTsj
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
The Queen met Ms Aloka Mitra, founder of Women’s Interlink Foundation.
The Queen meets Ms Aloka Mitra, founder of Women's Interlink Foundation. pic.twitter.com/KSINHdNdEl
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
Sitar player Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Pandit Ravi Shankar is one among Indians who attended the UK-India 2017 cultural event. Queen Elizabeth in conversation
Sitar player & composer Anoushka Shankar and film director Joe Wright meet The Queen and talk about their work. pic.twitter.com/qkeUDWyt9F
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
Draped in suit, Vikas Khanna interacting with The Duchess
Prince William and Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge with Arun Jaitley
Big Bang Theory British-Indian actor Kunal Nayyar with wife Neha Kapur were also invited. Kunal Nayar said
"It's lovely seeing the two countries come together to support culture," – @kunalnayyar pic.twitter.com/k3kdbAPhk7
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
The eateries were too delicious. 5000 delicacies were served. Raj Puri to Soya Gujjia to Salmon Blinis and Crème Brûlée were some of the savories. UK’s oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy was in charge of entire menu.
Royal chefs have been working with chefs from Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, to create this evening's menu #UKIndia2017 pic.twitter.com/sxY4ZxzmuC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
Live from the Royal Kitchens at #BuckinghamPalace: preparations are underway for tonight's #UKIndia2017 reception. pic.twitter.com/b7prldwnYC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
Around 5,000 delicious canapes, from Raj Puri and Soya Gujjia to Salmon Blinis and Crème Brûlée, are almost ready to be served… pic.twitter.com/Nu3FlTb4A9
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 27, 2017
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