Prince William and Princess Kate have shared their first message from India as their major joint overseas visit gets underway, with the royal couple expressing excitement about bringing the Earthshot Prize to Mumbai.
On November 15, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ team released a video and statement welcoming the start of their visit and highlighting the significance of hosting the sixth Earthshot Prize Awards in India.
“Hello Mumbai – we’re so excited to be here!” the couple said in their message, setting an enthusiastic tone for the engagements ahead.
They also highlighted India’s significance as the host country, describing it as home to the largest population on Earth. The message explained that the sixth awards ceremony would tell “the biggest story in the world on our biggest stage yet”.
The couple turned attention to the people behind the Earthshot Prize, recognising the scientists, entrepreneurs, community changemakers, Indigenous leaders and young climate leaders working to address environmental challenges.
Their statement added that the awards would celebrate individuals and organisations tackling some of the most urgent issues facing the planet. The message also encouraged followers to keep up with the events taking place in Mumbai.
The royal couple confirmed that the awards ceremony would take place on Tuesday, with the full show scheduled to stream exclusively on Prime Video on November 30.
The India visit is particularly significant for Princess Catherine, marking her first major overseas tour with Prince William following her cancer journey. The trip represents an important joint royal engagement for the couple as they return to an international programme together.
Kensington Palace confirmed that William and Kate would undertake a series of engagements across Mumbai from Monday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 18.
Their schedule is expected to place a strong emphasis on environmental action, bringing attention to sustainable solutions and the people developing ideas to protect the planet.
The visit also gives the Earthshot Prize an opportunity to showcase its work on a major international stage. By celebrating innovators and community leaders, the awards aim to highlight practical approaches to environmental challenges.
As their India engagements begin, William and Kate’s first message has set the tone for a visit centred on climate innovation, international collaboration and the people working towards a more sustainable future.
