Prince William plays cricket on The Mall to promote Earthshot Prize
Prince William joined cricket stars on London’s The Mall on Tuesday ahead of India hosting the Earthshot Prize summit and awards ceremony next month.
London, Britain. Prince William took part in an informal cricket match on The Mall on Tuesday to promote his Earthshot climate prize, joined by leading international players past and present. The event celebrated Britain’s links with India, which will host the prize’s annual summit and awards ceremony next month.
Cricket outside Buckingham Palace
Among those joining William were former India captain Sourav Ganguly, West Indies great Brian Lara and England captain Joe Root.
Wearing a shirt and sweater, the prince hit several gentle balls bowled by Ganguly, with Buckingham Palace behind him. He also posed for selfies with spectators.
Asked to assess William’s batting, Ganguly said: “He batted alright.”
The Mall, a broad, red-surfaced promenade leading to Buckingham Palace, is among London’s best-known thoroughfares. Usually associated with ceremonial royal parades and flag-waving patriotic celebrations, it briefly became a cricket ground.
India to host prize events
The occasion highlighted the relationship between Britain and India, where cricket commands a passionate following in both countries.
Established in 2020, the Earthshot Prize awards £1 million ($1.32 million) to each of five winners to help expand solutions intended to repair the planet.
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