The Prince of Wales will attended a community event today hosted by the NFL Foundation UK, showcasing the organisation’s efforts to support young people in deprived areas through flag football.
The Foundation, celebrating its three-year anniversary, is the NFL’s first international charitable arm, targeting regions with high deprivation and low physical activity levels.
Prince William will engaged with representatives from NFL UK and community partners to learn about the Foundation’s impact on youth development.
The event will demonstrate how the NFL Foundation UK collaborates with local organisations to create unique partnerships, using flag football as a tool to boost confidence and potential in young people.
The Prince of Wales will attended a community event today hosted by the NFL Foundation UK, showcasing the organisation’s efforts to support young people in deprived areas through flag football.
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Flag football, the non-contact version of American football, has seen rapid growth in the UK.
The sport is set to debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, further increasing its profile.
During the event, Prince William will actively participated in NFL Flag activities alongside young people from across the UK.
He will be joined by NFL players currently in London for matches, including Louis Rees-Zammit, a Welsh athlete playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Phoebe Schecter, captain of the GB Women’s Flag Football Team.
During the event, Prince William will actively participated in NFL Flag activities alongside young people from across the UK.
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William is also set to take part in conversations with young participants, learning about how they have benefited from the NFL Foundation UK’s support.
This event will highlight the positive impact of the Foundation’s work on youth development and community engagement.
The growing popularity of American football in the UK is evident, with the NFL having played regular-season games in London since 2007.
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William is also set to take part in conversations with young participants, learning about how they have benefited from the NFL Foundation UK’s support.
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These matches take place at venues such as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium, further cementing the sport’s presence in British sporting culture.
The NFL Foundation UK’s work complements this growth by using flag football to engage young people in deprived areas.
By partnering with local community organisations, the Foundation aims to create lasting positive change.