UK's Prince William and Princess Kate head to India to meet PM Modi, attend Earthshot Prize ceremony

Prince William and Princess Kate are arriving in India on Monday for a three-day visit, marking their second official trip to the country. Their itinerary includes engagements centered around climate action, sustainability, innovation, and youth leadership. The royal couple will begin their program with the 2026 Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai on November 17, followed by a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Ben Mellor, the Acting British High Commissioner to India, expressed his delight at welcoming the royal couple back to India. He highlighted the shared Vision 2035 and growing cooperation across various sectors, including technology, investment, clean energy, education, and security. Mellor emphasized that the future of the UK-India partnership will be shaped by their people, and this visit offers an opportunity to celebrate the deep personal connections between the two nations.

Princess Kate's visit to India is particularly significant as it occurs after her cancer treatment. William has previously joined cricket stars for a street match, and Kate is set to witness the Earthshot Prize ceremony, which recognizes efforts to find solutions to major environmental problems. The event awards £1 million to five winners each year, working towards improvements in climate change, air pollution, waste, ocean conservation, and biodiversity loss.