India Gate, courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Belgium’s Princess Astrid pays tribute to First World War soldiers on trip to India

News Track India reports that Princess Astrid of Belgium has paid tribute to First World War soldiers as she leads a trade delegation to India.

Princess Astrid visited India Gate on Sunday 24th November 2013 where she laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – Amar Jawan Jyoti – and inaugurated a Flower Carpet in honour of soldiers from the conflict.

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Date of article publication: 24/11/2013

Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News