Prince William & Kate recreate Princess Diana’s Photo at the Taj Mahal

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royalPrince William banished the ghosts of the past as he sat down with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the same marble bench as his late mother, Princess Diana, at the Taj Mahal.

The image, 24 years ago, of Diana looking forlorn and alone outside the glorious symbol of eternal love as her marriage to Prince Charles crumbled, became one of the iconic images of their failed relationship.

But today, sweating in the 109F heat of Agra, William guided Kate and sat down for a small group of waiting photographers in a bid, he said, to ‘create some memories of our own’.

Kate, 34, looked effortlessly cool in a pretty white and blue dress by Indian designer Naeem Khan, while William was smart casual in chinos, a jacket and an open-necked shirt.

Prince William sat down with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the same marble bench as his late mother, Princess Diana, at the Taj Mahal

The picture that was transmitted around the globe: Princess Diana was pictured on a bench in front of the Indian landmark in 1992 as her marriage to Prince Charles unravelled

Diana was famously photographed alone on this marble bench but the image of William and Kate, sat together, will forge new memories of the iconic building for the couple

Princess Diana’s son has made his own pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal to create, he says, ‘new memories’ of his own

'Overwhelming': As they left the prince said, 'I'm glad you have got your hats on. It is beautiful, isn't it. It was overwhelming'

In searing temperatures of 41C (106F) the duke and duchess toured the grounds of the Taj and were given a guided tour of the mausoleum itself

The couple took the time to enjoy their beautiful surroundings, exploring the grounds of the ancient monument 

William and Kate walk in Diana's footsteps: This is the last engagement for the Royal couple after their week-long visit to India and Bhutan

'Overwhelming': As they left the prince said, 'I'm glad you have got your hats on. It is beautiful, isn't it. It was overwhelming'

The monument was a stunning venue for the couple to visit ahead of their fifth wedding anniversary on the 29th of this month

After sitting on the bench the couple were taken on a private tour inside, where they were shown the tombs of Murghal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife he commissioned the Taj for in 1631 as a symbol of his eternal lovePhoto credits: AFP/Getty Images, AP, Reuters, TBW

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