Princess to Join Prince at Mumbai Earthshot Prize
Kensington Palace says the Princess of Wales will accompany the Prince of Wales to Mumbai, India, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Middle East
The Princess of Wales will travel with the Prince of Wales to Mumbai, India, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, with Awards Night taking place on November 17. Kensington Palace announced the travel plans in a press release.
Why it matters
The Mumbai events are expected to draw more than 5,000 people, and the Awards Night will be streamed on Prime Video for the first time. The Earthshot Prize focuses on environmental solutions, and the royal attendance highlights the event's international profile for Middle East and South Asia travelers following its schedule.
Kensington Palace's announcement confirms royal attendance, with more than 5,000 people expected across the Mumbai events. The extraction does not specify ticketing arrangements or public access for visitors.
The players
Kensington Palace
The official residence and office of the Prince and Princess of Wales, which issued the announcement of the Mumbai travel plans.
Prince of Wales
Heir to the British throne, who founded the Earthshot Prize to reward environmental solutions and will attend the Mumbai events.
The details
Kensington Palace published a press release confirming the Princess of Wales will join the Prince of Wales in India. Earthshot ambassadors Robert Irwin, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Simone Ashley will also attend, and five winners will be announced at the Awards Night.
Timeline
2026: Earthshot Prize held in Mumbai, India.
November 17: Earthshot Prize Awards Night with royal attendance, streamed on Prime Video.
Big Picture
The 2026 Mumbai event extends the annual Earthshot Prize cycle, which the Prince of Wales founded to reward environmental solutions. Its first streamed Awards Night on Prime Video marks a departure from prior years' broadcast formats.
Travelers interested in attending or following the Mumbai events should note the November 17 Awards Night date. The Prime Video streaming debut offers a way to watch the ceremony without traveling to India.
The takeaway
The Earthshot Prize's move to Mumbai and streaming on Prime Video broadens how audiences worldwide can follow the event, regardless of whether they attend in person.
What happens next
The Earthshot Prize Awards Night takes place on November 17, 2026, when five winners will be announced in Mumbai.
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