Prince William, Princess Kate to visit Mumbai for Earthshot Prize Awards; gully cricket, Metro ride, Bollywood on itinerary
Prince William and Princess Kate are scheduled to visit Mumbai for the Earthshot Prize Awards, focusing on environmental sustainability and cultural engagement. The three-day trip includes events ranging from gully cricket to discussions on urban transport and youth-led climate solutions.
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The visit highlights the intersection of international diplomacy, environmental advocacy, and the promotion of sustainable urban development.
Mumbai 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, with a three-day itinerary featuring engagements focused on environmental sustainability, gully cricket, public transport and India’s film industry. The visit will mark the royal couple’s second official trip to India. According to a statement issued ahead of the visit, the Prince and Princess will participate in several engagements across Mumbai aimed at highlighting innovation, youth leadership and cultural ties between India and the United Kingdom. The couple will begin their engagements on Monday (November 16, 2026), with an event celebrating Mumbai’s tradition of gully cricket and the shared passion for the sport in India and the U.K. Later in the day, Prince William will travel on the Mumbai Metro to highlight the importance of sustainable urban transport.
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