The Prince joins British teens for a fun flag football session in South London.

Prince William stepped onto the field in South London this Tuesday to join British teenagers in a friendly flag football session, as part of an NFL event aimed at promoting the sport. The children, hailing from Birmingham, Manchester, and London, gathered at the Kennington Park field hockey pitch for the event organised by the NFL Foundation UK.

Phoebe Schecter, the captain of Britain’s women’s flag football team, gave the Prince a playful tip, encouraging him to channel his “inner Shakira” and use his hips when throwing an American football. The lighthearted coaching moment came as the royal took part in activities with the young participants, throwing passes and learning the ropes of the popular American sport.

Flag football is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, marking a significant step for the sport’s global growth. As a passionate supporter of sports, Prince William, who is also the patron of the English Football Association, expressed his enthusiasm for trying out different activities, although he jokingly noted, “I try my hand at most sports, though not very well.”

The NFL has been instrumental in supporting the expansion of flag football worldwide, especially as it looks to engage younger audiences and nurture the next generation of fans.