Prince William Turns London’s Mall Into Cricket Pitch Ahead of Earthshot Prize

Prince William plays cricket on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace to promote his Earthshot climate initiative ahead of the India summit.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Prince William, the Prince of Wales, transformed one of London’s most iconic streets into a cricket pitch on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as part of a promotional event for his Earthshot Prize initiative.

The Mall, a major thoroughfare leading to Buckingham Palace, was temporarily closed to traffic to accommodate the game. The event featured several prominent cricketers from both England and India, highlighting the sport’s role in bridging cultural ties between the two nations.

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The informal match took place just days before the upcoming Earthshot Prize summit, which aims to address global environmental challenges. While some noted that the prince’s bowling technique could use refinement, the event drew widespread public attention and enthusiasm.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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