William and Catherine will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after attending the Earthshot Prize in Mumbai. The visit underscores expanding UK-India cooperation on climate, trade and innovation.Prince William, Kate's India visit to end with meeting PM Modi in DelhiLondon,Nov 15, 2026 23:05 ISTBritain's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, will conclude a three-day visit to India next week with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the British government said on Sunday.William, the heir to the British throne, and his wife will arrive in Mumbai on Monday for the 2026 Earthshot Prize.
After attending the awards ceremony on Tuesday, they will travel to New Delhi to meet Modi on Wednesday.“The future of the UK-India partnership will not be shaped by our governments alone, it will be shaped by our people and this visit is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those deep personal connections between our countries,” Ben Mellor, Acting British High Commissioner to India, said.“When our Prime Ministers met in Mumbai last year, they spoke of building a modern partnership focused on the future. That ambition is increasingly delivering real results through our shared Vision 2035 and growing cooperation across technology, investment, clean energy, education and security,” he added.
According to The Sunday Times, the New Delhi leg of the royal visit was finalised on Sunday after the Prime Minister's schedule was confirmed. Modi is due to return from the Philippines on Tuesday after attending the ASEAN summit.This will be William and Kate's second official visit to India after their trip in April 2016.
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the couple will meet people across Mumbai and learn about the innovation, optimism and creativity shaping India's future. Their programme will highlight sustainable urban transport, responsible manufacturing, environmental action led by young people and India's globally influential creative industries.“Their Royal Highnesses are coming to India at an incredibly exciting moment in the UK-India partnership with the entry into force of our landmark Free Trade Agreement,” Harjinder Kang, the UK's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and Deputy High Commissioner for West India, said.“There are massive opportunities to turn climate action into economic opportunity and deliver long-term growth, with our partnership increasingly focused on practical solutions that support businesses while protecting our planet.
I can think of no better place to showcase that than in Mumbai, with the city's remarkable ability to innovate and scale,” he added.The main focus of the visit will be the sixth and largest Earthshot Prize Awards, which recognise innovations in climate action. William and Kate will also attend engagements “celebrating the enduring connections between the UK and India through cricket, fashion and the cinema”.“Climate and clean energy cooperation is a central pillar of the UK-India Vision 2035 partnership.
Together, the UK and India are demonstrating how climate action, innovation and economic growth can go hand in hand, while developing solutions that can be scaled globally,” the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said.Founded by the Prince of Wales, the Earthshot Prize identifies, celebrates and supports innovative solutions to major environmental challenges, including climate change, waste, air pollution, ocean conservation and biodiversity loss. Five winners are announced every year, with each receiving £1 million, or around USD 1.3 million.Officials cited by PTI said India has produced more Earthshot Prize winners and finalists than any other country since the prize was launched six years ago.
The royal couple's visit will focus on the awards and wider UK-India ties before concluding with their meeting with Modi in New Delhi.- EndsWith PTI inputs