Pages of history came alive on Tuesday when the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, visited the erstwhile Victoria Terminus (now called Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) in Mumbai and had a first hand view of one of the most bustling train terminus in the country.

Prince Charles in India

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The Prince admired the huge brown-stoned structure with its meticulously trimmed and well-maintained lawns before taking a tour around a section of the building. He closely examined the dome of the building, which has now become a significant landmark of the bustling metropolis.

Known to be lover of ancient art and architecture, Charles displayed a keen interest in the rare exhibits in the heritage room and keenly listened to the briefing by railway personnel on the artifacts.

Armed with cameras, a huge crowd waited outside the station for a glimpse of the royal visitor who had worn a white shawl over his blue suit. A sea of hands waved earnestly when the Prince sidestepped the security cordon to reach a section of the crowd and shake hands with many disbelieving commuters.