The Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by Prince William, radiated joy as she had the opportunity to feed a baby rhino and an elephant calf at an animal sanctuary in India.
The royal couple embraced the role of surrogate parents to these vulnerable animals, offering nurturing care to those injured or orphaned in the wild.
During the visit, Kate longed for her children, admitting she missed them dearly after being away for four days.
She humorously remarked that Prince George, being his lively self, would have been too naughty to bring along on the trip, envisioning him running all over the place.
She also shared her intention to bring her children along on future visits, particularly noting the resemblance between the dancing village girls and her daughter, Princess Charlotte.
At the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Kaziranga, Assam, Kate engaged in heartwarming interactions with the animals, feeding both a baby rhino and an elephant calf.
The sanctuary, dedicated to providing emergency care and rehabilitation to injured, displaced, or orphaned wild animals, stands as a beacon of hope amidst the challenges faced by wildlife.
Prince William joined his wife in nurturing the calves, skillfully using a special bottle to feed them milk or formula.
The couple’s genuine care for the animals was evident as they fed the eager calves, who eagerly awaited their meals, bellowing in anticipation at the sight of the feeding flasks.
Kaziranga National Park, home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, water buffalo, endangered swamp deer, and the iconic Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, provided the picturesque backdrop for the royal visit.
Spanning over 800,000 square kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the rich biodiversity of Assam’s grasslands, wetlands, and forests.
The royal couple also visited the Mark Shand Foundation at Kaziranga National Park, where they engaged in various activities, including decorating an elephant parade statue and breaking coconuts.
The foundation, established by Elephant Family in memory of Mark Shand, the late brother of The Duchess of Cornwall, continues its noble mission of wildlife conservation.
In this heartwarming display of compassion and commitment to wildlife conservation, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William left a lasting impression, embodying the spirit of stewardship towards our planet’s precious creatures.
