Prince William and Princess Kate to Visit Mumbai for Earthshot Prize and Cultural Events

Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, will visit Mumbai from November 16 to 18 for the sixth annual Earthshot Prize Summit and Awards Night. The three-day trip is their second official visit to India and includes events centered on green technology, youth leadership, and cultural connections.

Itinerary

The schedule begins on Monday, November 16, with an event highlighting Mumbai's gully cricket. Prince William will also ride the Mumbai Metro to promote sustainable city transport and attend the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly. On Tuesday, the Prince will meet the 2026 finalists before joining Princess Kate at the Museum of Solutions for the inaugural Children's Earthshot Awards Ceremony. This children's program involved 15,000 schools across 24 Indian states, engaging children aged nine to 17 in creating local environmental solutions. The main Earthshot Prize Awards Night follows that evening, where five winners will receive one million pounds each for tackling issues like climate change, air pollution, waste management, ocean conservation, and biodiversity loss. On Wednesday, November 18, the couple will visit a traditional craftsmanship institution for sustainable textiles. Princess Kate will also visit a maternity hospital to meet families and healthcare workers, while the couple wraps up their tour at Dharma Productions to explore India's film industry.

Context

India has produced more Earthshot Prize winners and finalists than any other country. This visit also marks Princess Kate's first time attending the awards ceremony since the Boston event in 2022.