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Catherine joins Prince William in India for Earthshot Prize events
Catherine is joining Prince William in Mumbai for three days of public engagements in India.
The trip is centered on William’s Earthshot Prize, a global environmental awards program.
It is their first joint official foreign trip since 2022, when they went to Boston for Earthshot.
Catherine had major surgery in 2024 and was later treated for cancer, and she has described her recovery as having good days and bad.
She made a short work trip to Italy in May as part of her gradual return to duties, and wanted to be sure Prince George was settled at boarding school before committing to India.
The couple will celebrate innovation in India and meet the people behind it during their visit.
Catherine will join Prince William in Mumbai for three days of public engagements linked to the Earthshot Prize.
The trip is her first official foreign visit with William in four years.
Kensington Palace confirmed her participation after she wanted to ensure Prince George was settled at Eton College.
The couple are expected to celebrate environmental innovation and meet people involved in it.
- Who
- Catherine and Prince William.
- What
- Catherine will accompany William on a three-day programme of public engagements linked to the Earthshot Prize.
- When
- The trip is due to begin on November 16, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Catherine wants to support William and the Earthshot Prize, which she is proud of.
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William and Catherine visited Mumbai, New Delhi and Agra.
The couple made their last joint overseas royal tour, travelling to Boston for the Earthshot Prize.
Catherine had major abdominal surgery and was later diagnosed with cancer and treated.
Catherine made a short trip to Italy for her Centre for Early Childhood.
Kensington Palace confirmed Catherine would join William in India.
Catherine is due to accompany William to Mumbai.
- Destination
- Mumbai, India
- Length
- Three days of public engagements
- Event
- Earthshot Prize
- Last joint overseas tour
- Boston, December 2022
- Previous India visit
- 2016
- Prince George's school
- Eton College
What people are saying
The princess is delighted to be joining the prince in India for what is such an important moment in his year.
The Earthshot Prize means an enormous amount to him, and she is incredibly proud of what it has become and wants to be there to support him.
They both have such fond memories of their last visit to India in 2016 and are really looking forward to returning together, celebrating the extraordinary innovation taking place there and meeting the inspiring people behind it.
We're delighted the princess is joining us and I think it's going to be a fantastic few days.