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Prince William Travels to India for Earthshot Prize
8 Nov
Summary
- Prince William attended Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London.
- The Earthshot Prize awards will take place in India on Nov. 17.
- Five winners will receive £1 million each for environmental solutions.
Prince William recently participated in the National Service of Remembrance in London on Sunday, November 8th. This annual event at the Cenotaph war memorial is a significant occasion on the royal calendar, honoring fallen military service members from Britain and the Commonwealth. Prince William, in his role as Lieutenant Colonel of The Blues and Royals, laid a wreath at the memorial.
This observance occurs just ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11th, a day marked by a moment of silence at 11 a.m. to commemorate the end of World War I. Royals typically wear red poppy pins as a symbol of Remembrance.
Following these solemn duties, Prince William is set to travel to India for the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony scheduled for November 17th. This prestigious event will announce five recipients who will each be awarded £1 million to advance their innovative environmental solutions. The ceremony will be hosted in Mumbai by Indian filmmaker Karan Johar, with a performance by Take That.