Spicy food makes Prince William break out in a sweat. During an interview with BBC Asian Network, the Prince of Wales admitted that the effect it has on him is "terrible."
"My spicy intake is pretty limited," the heir to the throne said. "I start sweating, it's terrible!" Interviewer Nikita Kanda told the Prince that he'd have to "get hold" on that because he's going to Mumbai next month for the 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony.
William has spoken in the past about not being able to handle spicy dishes. "I can't do too much spice," the Prince confessed on BBC Radio 1 in 2023. "I start sweating. It's not attractive."
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Meanwhile, his wife, the Princess of Wales, is a fan of spice. She's previously explained that when it comes to cooking she has to "sort of cook the curry and then add the spice, extra 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!"
Prince William might need to build up his spice tolerance before heading to India, which is known as the "Land of Spices." The sixth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony is taking place in the country on November 17.
Mumbai was announced as the host city for the 2026 ceremony back in February. William, founder of the Earthshot Prize, said in a video at the time: "The Earthshot Prize in Rio built incredible momentum for the Earthshot decade. Now, I'm delighted to reveal where we're going next. This country is a global technology leader, it's home to 8% of the world's biodiversity. It's the world's fastest-growing major climate with the largest population of young people in the world. And it's home to more Earthshot Prize finalists and winners than any other country on the planet. We're going to India."
William also said in a statement: "We must continue to look to the future with urgency and optimism, which is why I am delighted that Mumbai will host The Earthshot Prize 2026. India is one of the world’s most important forces for climate and nature. 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."
During his interview with BBC Asian Network, the future King revealed what he's looking forward to in Mumbai, saying: "I'm really looking forward to the vibe. It's one of the most vibrant cities I've ever been to."