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Prince Williamis ready for some footy!
The Prince of Wales, 40, visited St. George’s Park on Wednesday to mark its 10th anniversary as the home of English soccer…or football, as the Brits say.
William met with para-footballers, young players and competitors at this year’s Street Child World Cup to chat about the opportunities they’ve received through the sport at St. George’s Park, which has acted as the base for the national senior men’s, women’s, para and development squads since 2012. In addition, the facility has supported grassroots engagements to foster a thriving soccer community across England.
Prince William is president of England soccer’s governing body, the Football Association, and is a regular visitor to matches, most notably alongside sonPrince George, 9, and wifeKate Middleton, 40, at the men’s Euro 2020 games last summer.
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During William’svisit to see England’s women’s soccer squadthis summer, it was revealed that his 7-year-old daughter,Princess Charlotte, is also a soccer fan.
“Charlotte wanted me to tell you that she is really good at goal,” the royal told the team, according toHello!“She said, ‘Please tell them that.’ She’s a budding star for the future.”
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Prince William thenenlisted Princess Charlotte to wish the Lionesses luckin a video message ahead of their Euro 2020 final match against Germany. It worked — England won the tournament, andWilliam was there to help present the trophy.
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source: people.com
