Prince William is a huge soccer fan who arranged for a special game to be played at Buckingham Palace as part of the English Football Association's 150th birthday.
Buckingham Palace transformed for a day —
Prince William is a huge soccer fan who arranged for a special game to be played at Buckingham Palace as part of the English Football Association's 150th birthday.
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Preparations for the game Monday started weeks ago. It will be the first time -- and maybe last -- that an official match takes place at the Queen's London residence.
Buckingham Palace transformed for a day —
Preparations for the game Monday started weeks ago. It will be the first time -- and maybe last -- that an official match takes place at the Queen's London residence.
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The Queen isn't expected to be in attendance when amateur teams Civil Service and Polytechnic play. She is, incidentally, said to be a fan of London club West Ham.
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The Queen isn't expected to be in attendance when amateur teams Civil Service and Polytechnic play. She is, incidentally, said to be a fan of London club West Ham.
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It won't be the first time a sporting event is played at Buckingham Palace. John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg were the star attractions at a charity tennis tournament in 2000.
Buckingham Palace transformed for a day —
It won't be the first time a sporting event is played at Buckingham Palace. John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg were the star attractions at a charity tennis tournament in 2000.
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As president of the FA, Prince William intermittently attends big matches. He was at Wembley for the FA Cup final in 2007 between Manchester United and Chelsea.
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As president of the FA, Prince William intermittently attends big matches. He was at Wembley for the FA Cup final in 2007 between Manchester United and Chelsea.
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Although he supports Birmingham's Aston Villa, Prince William trained with London club Charlton in 2005. He got a hug from Chris Powell, a former member of England's national team and a Charlton legend.
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Although he supports Birmingham's Aston Villa, Prince William trained with London club Charlton in 2005. He got a hug from Chris Powell, a former member of England's national team and a Charlton legend.
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