Cricket, Bollywood and mourning: Will and Kate’s first day in India

Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge arrived in India on Sunday, with a packed schedule ahead of them.

After landing at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, the Duke and Duchess first paid their respects to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack. The Duchess wore an Alexander McQueen dress for the event and the Prince was in a sombre blue suit. Photo: AP

The card on the wreath reads: “In memory of those who lost their lives and those injured in the senseless atrocities at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.” – Signed, William and Catherine

They then made their way to the Banaganga water tank, where they were given a traditional welcome. Kate Middleton wore a dress by Indian designer Anita Dongre. Photo: AP

The royal couple then headed to Oval Maidan in Mumbai, for a session of football and cricket. Photo: AP

Prince William and Kate Middleton played football with children who are the beneficiaries of various NGOs. Photo: AP

The Duchess of Cambridge hits a shot off Sachin Tendulkar's (not in picture) delivery at Oval Maidan while playing cricket. Photo: Prashant Nakwe

The Duke and Duchess with cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar. Photo: AP

In the evening, the royal couple attended a charity ball, with Bollywood celebrities at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. The Duchess wore a blue Jenny Packham dress, while Prince William was attired in a black tuxedo. Photo: Reuters

Actor Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Sriram Nene (left); (From left to right) Actors Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. Photo: AP

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Photo: AP

Actors Jacqueline Fernandes and Alia Bhatt. Photo: AP

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar. Photo: AP