While the creme de la creme of Delhi played the perfect hosts to the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, on Wednesday, Shilpa Shetty met the royal couple at the British High Commission yesterday.

The former actress turned Wellness entrepreneur recounts meeting the royal couple during the last leg of his now- concluded Commonwealth Tour.


Shilpa Shetty Kundra was the only Bollywood actor at the event and was present to discuss prospects of better cultural ties between the two nations given that she works extensively with the British Asian Trust.

Says Shilpa ,` It was wonderful to see Prince Charles' enthusiasm and love for India.Prince Charles also spoke about extending support to my foundation that champions the cause of girl child education. He was so encouraging of the initiative.` adding that , " Prince Charles spoke at length on yoga and how we could popularise it in the UK".

Besides meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The Prince and Dutchess' two day trip to India also included a visit to Amar 8 awan 8 yoti, a garden party in honour of Elephant Family - the charity founded by the Duchess' late brother, and a visit to see underprivileged school children.