Bollywood, cricket and fashion: What's on Prince William and Kate's India schedule?

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate will embark on a three-day India visit starting November 16, centred around the Earthshot Prize awards. The itinerary includes events celebrating Indian cinema, cricket, and fashion, as well as sustainability-focused initiatives.

The royal couple's visit marks their first joint trip to India since 2016. Kate, who is in remission from cancer, will resume public duties after undergoing preventive chemotherapy in 2024.

Prince William, who founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020, aims to promote environmental innovation and solutions to issues like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The Earthshot Prize, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said, is about demonstrating the power of ingenuity, determination, and creativity in tackling environmental challenges.

During the Mumbai engagement, William and Kate will participate in gully cricket, a popular street cricket game in India. The programme will also highlight Mumbai's creative industries, including Indian cinema and fashion. A visit to Dharma Productions, a renowned Bollywood film company, is also on the agenda.

The Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, hosted by Karan Johar, will feature Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar, Simone Ashley, Shreya Ghoshal, Shashwat Sachdev, and Take That. The ceremony will recognize five winners, each receiving £1 million to develop their environmental projects.