Princess of Wales May Join Prince William for India Earthshot Trip

Reports indicate that the Princess of Wales, Catherine, may join her husband, Prince William, for a trip to India in November 2026, marking their first joint international official engagement since her cancer diagnosis in 2024. The potential visit centers on the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, which is confirmed to take place in Mumbai.

According to reports, the Princess is considering accompanying Prince William for the environmental initiative's ceremony and potentially for high-level engagements in New Delhi. Kensington Palace has not confirmed her attendance, stating that plans remain at an early stage. If the trip proceeds, it would be Catherine's first appearance at an Earthshot Prize event since the 2022 ceremony in Boston and her first major overseas tour with her husband since their Caribbean tour in 2022.

The Earthshot Prize, Prince William's flagship environmental awards program, was announced to be hosted in Mumbai earlier this year. William highlighted the country's significance, noting its status as a global technology leader, its biodiversity, and its large youth population. He also pointed out that India is home to more Earthshot Prize finalists and winners than...