The King walked out onto Tottenham Hotspur’s football pitch after meeting their club captains Son Heung-min and Bethany England as the monarch received a warm welcome from fans within the stadium.
King Charles visited Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium to celebrate the football club’s positive socio-economic impact on the local community through its partnership with the NFL.
The monarch’s visit showcased various community initiatives, including youth programmes and educational opportunities that have transformed the area around the state-of-the-art stadium.
King Charles met with Tottenham Hotspur captains Son Heung-min and Bethany England during his tour of the stadium.
The King walked out onto Tottenham Hotspur’s football pitch after meeting their club captains Son Heung-min and Bethany England.
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The King was also introduced to Efe Obada, the longest-serving British NFL player, and Phoebe Schecter, captain of Team GB Women’s Flag Football team and NFL Global Flag Ambassador.
The group accompanied His Majesty through the players’ tunnel onto the pitch.
The monarch was greeted with loud cheers as fans waved Tottenham branded flags excitedly.
The group accompanied His Majesty through the players’ tunnel onto the pitch.
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During his visit, the King met students from the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham, a state-funded sixth form located on the stadium campus that prioritises local students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
King Charles also spoke with beneficiaries of The King’s Trust, including young people who completed the “Get into Security” programme and now work at the stadium.
On the stadium’s pitch, the King observed a demonstration by young participants of The Huddle Project, a programme launched in 2023 by Tottenham Hotspur, the NFL and Nike.
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To conclude the visit, Tottenham Hotspur FC presented the King with a replica of the club’s historic original golden cockerel statue.
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The initiative provides free football and NFL Flag activities for boys and girls aged 11-18, alongside wellness experiences and employment opportunities in Tottenham.
To conclude the visit, Tottenham Hotspur FC presented the King with a replica of the club’s historic original golden cockerel statue.
The NFL also marked the occasion by presenting The King with an American football from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.