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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on Tuesday visited the Science Museum in London to watch Mystic India an IMAX film about a 11-year-old boy who walked alone across the continent for seven years.
The royal couple was given a traditional Indian welcome. A garland of brightly-dyed blue, white, orange and green chrysanthemums was placed around the duchess' neck by a young girl. The royal bowed her head slightly with her hands together -- giving the namaste greeting.
The prince and his wife were each presented with a thin red thread, which was wrapped around their right wrists.
The duchess was dressed in a yellow jacket and a long, chiffon skirt with a scarlet shawl over her shoulder.
The world charity premier of Mystic India was held in aid of the Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust, which helps unemployed people in India.
They were treated to Indian dancing, sitar playing and displays of traditional craftsmanship. Among the other guests at the gala event were Rowan Atkinson, London Mayor Ken Livingstone and comedienne Meera Syal.
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