Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to visit India for the 2026 Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai. The royal couple will also meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during their trip. This will be their second official visit to India, following their 2016 trip.
The Earthshot Prize ceremony will be held on November 17 and is expected to be the largest edition yet, with about 5,000 attendees. It will feature 15 finalists from 169 countries. India was chosen as the host due to its technological capabilities and young population, as well as its role in climate initiatives.
The itinerary includes visits to Mumbai, New Delhi, Kaziranga National Park, and the Taj Mahal. The ceremony will include prominent Indian figures such as Sachin Tendulkar and Alia Bhatt, and British pop group Take That will perform in Mumbai for the first time.
Kate’s visit marks her first joint overseas engagement since her cancer diagnosis in 2024 and her first appearance at the Earthshot Prize since 2022.
Each of the five Earthshot Prize winners will receive £1 million. This is Kate’s first overseas visit since her previous trip to Italy in May 2026.