Prince William: In a suit and sneakers he shows football skills

Street football as a means of promoting community – with this approach, Prince William wants to strengthen social connections. On May 21, the 42-year-old heir to the throne surprisingly traveled to Leith on the eastern edge of Edinburgh to attend a local football project that pursues exactly these goals.

As, among other things, William used his visit to the Leith Community Center to show how street football can help help people who have problems with their mental health, are addictless or homeless or feel socially isolated. The goal of the community center was to promote a feeling of belonging, said Prince William’s office.

The prince, who bears the title Duke of Rothesay (in German: Duke of Rothesay) in Scotland, did not miss the opportunity to kick a few balls himself – despite its formal suit. After all, he wore suitable sneakers that gave him the necessary freedom of movement on the field. Also divided into Instagram.

The English heir to the throne recently expressed his love for football several times. As an explanatory fan of the Premier League team Aston Villa, William has visited significant games in his club in recent months, often accompanied by his eldest son, the eleven-year-old Prince George. During his visit to Leith, he was even presented with a work of art with the club coat of arms of Aston Villa – a special joy for the royal football fan.

The visit to Scotland continued for William for an intensive week. The day before, together with his wife Princess Kate (43) he had organized a garden party in the Buckingham Palace. For May 22, the couple plans to baptize the warship HMS Glasgow in the docks of the same name in Scotland.