King Charles has a kickabout with a passing football – as he greets England boss Gareth Southgate
KING Charles could not resist trying to have a kickabout with a passing football – as he greeted England boss Gareth Southgate.
Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, joined the footy manager at Norbrook Community Centre in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, which offers weekly footy sessions for youngsters.
The King was supposed to be on the sidelines but could not resist poking out atie when a stray ball headed his way.
Speaking afterwards Southgate, ambassador for the Prince’s Trust charity, said: “He’s incredibly passionate about it and is very aware of the difficulties for young people growing up today.
“I wasn’t sure whether we would lose him as he’s obviously got a lot on his plate now.
“But it was great to see he is so appreciative of the people who help to run the courses, the leaders.
“Whenever you speak to him he always immediately refers to what is going on with the trust, what is going on for young people, the impact of the pandemic and those sorts of things.
“He has always had this genuine desire to give people opportunity.”
The Queen Consort joined children from St Peter’s Primary School in a writing session, and unveiled a set of Marcus Rashford Book Club bookshelves.
The Marcus Rashford Book Club is distributing books handpicked by the footballer and Macmillan Children’s Books to youngsters in disadvantaged areas across the UK.
Charles also toured Manchester’s Kellogg’s HQ to mark 100 years of the cereal firm in the UK.