Prince William and Kate Middleton will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during their upcoming India visit, as the royal couple look to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and one of its key international partners, The Independent reported.The meeting on Wednesday will be a major part of the couple’s three-day visit, which begins on Monday, November 16.The engagement reflects William’s growing role in supporting Britain’s diplomatic relationships through overseas visits and the monarchy’s soft power.Modi is expected to return to New Delhi from the Philippines, where he is attending an official engagement, to meet the royal couple. William and Kate last visited India in 2016, when they also met the Indian prime minister.A Kensington Palace spokesperson said the UK and India shared an important relationship, with growing links across trade, investment, defence, security, technology, education and culture.The meeting, the spokesperson added, would provide an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen ties between the two countries.Discussions are expected to cover areas including climate change and the Commonwealth, while the visit will also highlight cultural and sporting connections between India and Britain.The couple will spend much of their visit in Mumbai, which is hosting the 2026 Earthshot Prize awards. They are expected to engage with Bollywood personalities and celebrate India’s passion for cricket. Their programme will begin with a game of street cricket, highlighting the sporting links between the two countries.The highlight of the visit will be the Earthshot Prize ceremony on Tuesday, November 17. Winners in five categories will each receive £1 million for their work on solutions to environmental challenges. The prize, founded by William, is now in its sixth year.Kate is also expected to take part in engagements linked to her early-years work. Her presence alongside William marks a significant moment, as this is her first long-haul overseas trip since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.A Kensington Palace spokesperson said Kate was “enormously proud” of William’s work on Earthshot and was looking forward to joining him for one of the most important moments in his year.The visit will also feature the first children’s Earthshot initiative, which has involved one million schoolchildren across 15,000 schools in 24 Indian states.