Prince William stops traffic near Buckingham Palace to play cricket

British Prince William on Tuesday, October 13, turned one of the most famous streets of London – Mall, leading to Buckingham Palace – into a temporary cricket field, where he was joined by several of the most famous players.

According to Reuters, the wide promenade in the heart of the city is most often considered the venue for grand royal processions and patriotic celebrations.

But on Tuesday, William picked up a cricket bat for an informal game with current and former national team players.

The event was held to highlight the ties between the UK and India ahead of the annual Earthshot Prize Summit and Ceremony, a global environmental award established in 2020 by Prince William. – Editor’s note, which will be held next month in India.