Is this the biggest sign yet Princess Kate could join Prince William in India?

Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards are approaching once again – and everyone's keen to hear if the Princess of Wales will be joining him. 

The Prince of Wales, 44, will be heading to Mumbai, India, next month for a two-day summit, culminating in the starry environmental Awards night on 17 November. 

The 2026 Prize has now announced four presenters: Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, actresses Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor, and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. 

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However, there are five winners of the Prize across five distinct categories: Revive our Oceans, Fix our Climate, Build a Waste-Free World, Protect and Restore Nature, and Clean our Air.

The website states there are more stars "to be announced", leaving fans to wonder if William's wife will be the fifth presenter. 

"Will Catherine be the fifth person to present an award at the Earthshot Prize Ceremony in Mumbai?" one fan queried, with a second person expressing: "I hope so!"

The Princess of Wales was previously among the award presenters in 2022 in Boston, joining an A-list line-up including Rami, comedian Catherine O'Hara and actress Shailene Woodley.

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Will Princess Kate be joining William at Earthshot this year?

The Princess, who is mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, has been widely reported to be joining William at Earthshot this year, but Kensington Palace is yet to confirm her attendance.

A source previously told The Mirror that she was feeling "inspired" by the prospect of travelling to South Asia in November. 

She last attended the awards in Boston in 2022, four years ago.

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The royal couple has not travelled abroad together in an official capacity since Kate's cancer diagnosis in 2024. 

The last time they went overseas together for work was to Jordan in June 2023 for Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's royal wedding. 

In May, the Princess took a "deeply personal" solo trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy, marking her return to international travel, leading many to hope she will join this year's Earthshot. 

William and Kate previously took a week-long tour of India and Bhutan in April 2016, shortly before their fifth wedding anniversary.

What we know about Earthshot 2026 so far

William will team up with Karan Johar, an Indian filmmaker and host of The Traitors India, who has been confirmed as the evening's host.

The Prize Council, which selects the winners, includes Queen Rania of Jordan, actress Cate Blanchett, Gisele Bündchen, and chef José Andrés, who is a friend of Prince Harry.

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Other stars include Earthshot Ambassadors Robert Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha, as well as Shreya Ghoshal and Simone Ashley as performers.

William, who launched the Earthshot Prize, which aims to tackle global climate issues, in 2020, said: "Every year, our Finalists give me renewed optimism.

"They show us that, even as the environmental challenges remain urgent, extraordinary people around the world are already proving that progress is possible. Seeing solutions work gives us all confidence to act."