Children from a charity organisation in Bolton had to chance to meet the Prince of Wales at an American football event on Tuesday (October 15). Youngsters from Solidarity Community Association, an organisation that promotes social inclusion for children, parents, and caregivers who are marginalised or excluded from parts of society, were included in the event. Prince William showed off his “unbelievable arm” playing non-contact American football with youngsters at an NFL event supporting children living in deprived parts of the UK.
Youngsters shouted “what a throw” as acting quarterback William lobbed the ball across the pitch to his teammate. Children gathered to play NFL flag, the non-contact version of American football, at Kennington Park hockey pitch, south London, in the community event. The Prince of Wales throws a football at a target (Image: Kin Cheung/PA) It was organised by NFL Foundation UK which supports people aged 12 to 20 by giving them access to the “fast-paced, inclusive and easy to access” sport.
William told Phoebe Schecter, GB women’s flag football captain, that he played American football on the beach in summer when he was younger, but shrugged off his sporting ability and said “I try my hand at most (sports)” though “not very well”. Phoebe said: “Honestly, Prince William was great – his arm strength is unbelievable, when he let that first ball rip I couldn’t believe it. “Honestly I think if we had better receivers around we.
