Princess Kate will join Prince William on his official visit to Mumbai starting on Monday, Kensington Palace has confirmed, marking her first long-haul international tour since her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.
El matrimonio despierta un enorme interés en el exterior, muy en especial en los países que forman parte de la Commonwealth, como es el caso de India. Prince William’s tour aims to strengthen bilateral ties with New Delhi, utilizing the soft diplomacy that defines the modern monarchy’s outreach in its former territories.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive in Mumbai for the annual Earthshot Prize ceremony, which awards five environmental projects one million pounds each. Prince William founded the global environmental prize in 2020.
“India is one of the most important forces in the world for the climate and nature,” Prince William said in February when Mumbai was announced as the 2026 host city.
“What succeeds in India on a large scale has the poder to inspire progress everywhere,” he said.
India currently ranks as the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. While urban air quality and extreme weather events continue to challenge the country, New Delhi has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2070.
Between Monday and Wednesday, the royal couple will attend engagements highlighting youth leadership, sustainability, and bilateral innovation. The itinerary includes encounters with Bollywood film stars and a showcase of cricket, ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony on Tuesday night.
Prince William acknowledged earlier this year that his wife was gradually resuming overseas travel, noting that royal tours require careful scheduling to ensure she remains well-rested. The visit follows her two-day trip to Reggio Emilia in May, where she toured an early childhood education project.
