Prince William may be a huge football fan (he is, after all, a patron of the British Football Association), but he tried his hand at American football and joked about his skills at the NFL Foundation UK event in London on Tuesday, October 15 The first revelation could put the windows of his historic Windsor home at risk.
The Prince of Wales received adorable miniature footballs for his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, during the event, as well as a full-sized ball for himself. Practice and see how many windows I can smash.” daily mail.
Prince showed off his athletic side (and rocked a pair of white Thomas sneakers with his suit) while playing football with a group of young men participating in the NFL UK Foundation’s flag football program. After trying to throw the football into the goal, Willian failed on his first try but managed to throw the ball into the net.
The Prince of Wales reportedly told onlookers: “One-half will do. I’ll retire there. This is my NFL career.” Daily Mail.
William tested his throwing skills during the game.
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The Royals received a special ‘HRH’ jersey from Wales Jaguars player Louis Rees-Zammit.
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During the event, Prince William was reunited with Jacksonville Jaguars player and former Wells rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit, and the NFL convert paid serious tribute to Prince William’s performance.
“He throws the ball better than me,” Rees-Zammit declared, adding, “He can also get a good spin on the ball, but not like me!”
The campaign highlights the NFL Foundation’s partnerships with local community organizations across the UK and uses flag football as a tool for positive change. With the sport set to make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028, Prince William finds out how flag football is becoming increasingly popular and how it can help build confidence among disadvantaged young people.
Maybe we’ll see Willian in the next Super Bowl after this sports day is over.
