Prince William Sends Public Message of Support to Soccer Player Jake Daniels

Jake Daniels made history this week after he became the first active openly gay professional male soccer player in the UK since 1990.

The 17-year-old plays for Blackpool and bravely announced his personal news on Monday (May 16). He has received so much support since coming out online, and Prince William just sent him a personal message.

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Prince William tweeted, “Football should be a game for everyone. What Jake has done takes courage and will hopefully help break down barriers that have no place in our society. I hope his decision to speak openly gives others the confidence to do the same. W”

Nearly three years ago, Prince William was asked how he would react if one of his kids came out as gay. See his response.