Prince William has admitted he cannot handle spicy food, saying it brings him out in a sweat. Speaking to BBC interviewer Nikita Kanda ahead of his upcoming trip to India for the 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, he confessed he might struggle with certain foods in the 'land of spices'.
"My spicy intake is pretty limited," the heir to the throne said. "I start sweating, it's terrible!" Ms Kanda joked that he would need to "get [a] hold" of that quickly.
Princess Catherine's cooking adjustments
Princess Catherine previously joked that she needs to alter her dishes for her children and husband, since none of them have a penchant for hot food. She has to cook the curry and then add the spice at the end.
William remarked during their radio appearance that Catherine "has to bring it in gently because otherwise I get too sweaty. It's not a nice sight!"
Cricket match at The Mall
He made the latest admission after bringing traffic to a halt at The Mall, which leads to Buckingham Palace in London, through an impromptu cricket match with some well-known players and grassroots stars. It was staged to celebrate Mumbai hosting the Earthshot Prize, a global environmental initiative to tackle ecological challenges. England captain Joe Root and West Indies great Brian Lara were among those who took part.
The Prince said he was excited about the upcoming trip, adding: "I'm really looking forward to the vibe. It's one of the most vibrant cities I've ever been to."
India's role in climate action
William described India as a "global technology leader" that is "one of the world’s most important forces for climate and nature", when announcing that Mumbai would host the 2026 ceremony. It is home to 8% of the world's biodiversity.
He added: "What succeeds in India at scale has the power to inspire progress everywhere. With the largest population of young people in the world, there is a real sense of momentum – to not only imagine a better future, but to inspire change and make it a reality. Together we can rise to meet our greatest challenge, to repair and restore our planet by 2030."
