The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in India on Sunday and headed straight to Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace hotel - where 31 staff and guests were killed in the 2008 assault.
The inaugural engagement of their first visit to India began in sombre mood, when they laid a wreath at a memorial in the hotel to those who died on the premises.
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The couple then went to the Oval Maidan in Mumbai, where they were greeted by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and groups of screaming children.
The Duchess looked like a natural as she batted away tennis balls bowled by local children, while wearing wedged shoes.
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It was then on to the Banganga Water tank where the royal pair made floral offerings and played football with locals from a nearby community.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a week-long visit to India and Bhutan.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), is watched by former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar (R) as she and Britain's Prince William play a game of cricket with Indian children, who are beneficiaries of NGOs, at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai April 10, 2016. REUTERS/Indranil Mukherjee/Pool
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (2nd R), is watched by former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar (R) as she and Britain's Prince William play a game of cricket with Indian children, who are beneficiaries of NGOs, at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai April 10, 2016. REUTERS/Indranil Mukherjee/Pool
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge plays cricket with children and former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar (L) and Dilip Vengsarkar (R) at a ground in Mumbai, India, April 10, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Sachin Tendulkar cheers as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge plays cricket during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge enjoys a game of cricket during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge joins in with ball games during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Danny Martindale/WireImage)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge takes part in sporting activities with children children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge(C)and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge(2R) speak with former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar(L)and Dilip Vengsarkar(R)as they play a game of cricket with Indian children who are beneficiaries of NGO's at The Oval Maidan in Mumbai on April 10, 2016. / AFP / INDRANIL MUKHERJEE (Photo credit should read INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge takes part in sporting activities with children children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge joins in with ball games during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Danny Martindale/WireImage)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, and watch a game of cricket at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, and watch a game of cricket at Mumbai's iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge play football games during a visit to the Banganga Water tank, where they met representatives of SMILE during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge play football games during a visit to the Banganga Water tank, where they met representatives of SMILE during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge play football games during a visit to the Banganga Water tank, where they met representatives of SMILE during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge play football games during a visit to the Banganga Water tank, where they met representatives of SMILE during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo Heathcliff O'Malley - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge joins in with ball games during a visit to meet children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organizations, during the royal visit to India and Bhutan on April 10, 2016 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Danny Martindale/WireImage)