Prince William just scored some serious cool dad points with his daughter Princess Charlotte. The Prince of Wales teamed up with England women's football legend Jill Scott for a surprise video that's getting plenty of attention.
The 43-year-old royal and the former Lionesses midfielder celebrated 100 years of Fields in Trust, a charity that protects green spaces like parks and football pitches across the country. For a family of football fans like the Waleses, this is right up their alley.
Princess Charlotte, 10, is a massive fan of the England women's team. She and her dad even made a special trip to Switzerland last summer to watch the Lionesses in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final. Talk about dedication to the cause!
Charlotte's Growing Football Obsession
The young princess doesn't just watch from the sidelines. She's regularly appeared in videos with Prince William wishing the England women's team good luck before big matches.
Prince William once told the squad during a 2022 training session that Charlotte wanted them to know she's "really good at goal." The future king added: "She said, 'Please tell them that.' She's a budding star for the future."
In the new footage, William and Scott explored Windlesham Field of Remembrance Park. They chatted about why outdoor spaces matter so much for communities and young people getting into sport.
When Royalty Meets Football Reality
Scott, 38, told Prince William how crucial local parks were to her career. "A lot of my childhood was just going to the local park, playing football," she explained. "Without them green spaces, I probably would never have gone on to play football at any level."
The pair then joined some kids for a kickabout, each picking a side to coach. William showed his competitive streak, telling his team: "We have to beat Jill."
Spoiler alert - they didn't. When Jill's side won, William joked "We can't stop yet" while the former England star celebrated her victory. Even princes don't like losing at football.
Prince William made sure to highlight the positive changes in women's football. "It's great to see so many girls out playing football," he said while watching from the sidelines. That comment reflects the massive growth in women's football participation across England in recent years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have always been big on outdoor activities with their three children - Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. Kate Middleton once said her favorite family times are "outside in the countryside, and we're all filthy dirty."
This focus on nature became even more important during Kate's cancer treatment. She's spoken about how spending time outdoors helped her recovery, and the family released videos showing them enjoying beaches and forests in Norfolk.
For England women's football fans and those following the growth of the women's game, seeing this kind of high-profile support from the royal family continues to boost the sport's profile. With the Lionesses continuing to compete at the highest level and young fans like Princess Charlotte getting inspired, the future of English women's football looks bright.
