Kate Middleton Channels Marilyn Monroe's Windy Dress Moment in India

The Duchess of Cambridge fought the breeze while laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Samantha Schnurr Apr 11, 2016 12:48 PMTags
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It's the Second Day Itch for Kate Middleton and Prince William's first trip together to India. 

While the royal couple enjoyed a windy visit to the country's national war memorial in Mumbai Monday, the 34-year-old Duchess of Cambridge had a brief tug of war with the weather when the swingy skirt of her cream collared dress got caught in the wind—an image reminiscent of blond bombshell Marilyn Monroe's breezy moment in The Seven Year Itch. 

As expected, Middleton handled the fashion faux pas with complete grace as she cautiously held her skirt against the gusts while assisting her husband with laying down the flowery wreath. 

Next, it was time to taste a traditional Indian treat—dosas. 

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William tried his culinary hand at making one of the crepe-like creations with the help of a Dosamatic machine.

The prince appeared to enjoy the snack, which was comforting considering "William said he struggles with the spices," a partygoer told E! News after attending a Kensington Palace reception with the royals before the trip. 

The parents of two seem to be enjoying their first visit together to the country, where Princess Diana famously visited over twenty years ago. It was a special occasion for Kate as well, who had been looking forward to her first visit to the country since she said "I Do." 

"When Catherine and I were married, India was the first place on Catherine's list that she told me that she wanted to visit," he said Sunday during a Bollywood-inspired charity gala. "Two children and five years later, we have finally made it—and we are both honored to be here."