Prince William gave England fans a shock after turning up in a London pub to watch England take on Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 qualifier.
The Duke of Cambridge was joined by Chelsea boss Frank Lampard at the Prince Albert pub in Battersea in south-west London on Friday night.
His royal highness and Lampard mingled with fans who have been supported by the Mind and CALM charities, who both strive to combat mental health and suicide problems.
Prince William, who since 2006 has been the president of the Football Association, made the visit as part of the Heads Up campaign, which has been set up to tackle mental health issues among football fans, with the aim to get football fans having more conversations about their welfare.
The Prince and Lampard listened to fans talk about their stories in the pub, with each supporter joined by a person who has been an integral figure of support through their struggles.
Speaking at the event, William said: 'This year, the FA and Heads Together have joined forces to launch Heads Up, showing the world of football that our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and that we all need to take care of our everyday mental fitness, and provide support to one another when we face setbacks, so we can be match fit for whatever lies ahead.'
This is the second time the Prince has been spotted at a football-related event in the past week.
William was at Carrow Road with his son, Prince George, to watch his beloved Aston Villa thump Norwich City 5-1 in the Premier League.
withersea1
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Aston Villa vs Chelski??
Sosst
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The so called royal family is really german(batinburg) but some how some way they rule England🤷🏽♂️...these people made their money from selling drugs & manipulating the masses.Its 2019 who needs a monarch?
operation
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What a fun night that looks. Not a bodyguard in site.
Don't be so naive
LoveRM7
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I really like William. Plays his cards close to his chest which is wise. Very strong character I think. Wish he could take over now.
take over the managers job of he England team?!?! i reckon you might be onto something there, he'd certainly have picked a better team selection than GS
Shrivastava
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Nice to see him having a bit of normality, Friday night down the pub, pint with the lads!
It's all staged for photo op. Come on.
taxation
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If the son of a local council leader got a job for life just because they're related there would be an uproar. How does he get away with it then? Or indeed any of them.
bulemooe
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For all those criticising - at least William is out there actually doing something. Yes the photos make it look a bit daft but there's no hypocritical lectures, his wife isn't clinging limpet style to his arm, there's no scowling at the inevitable media presence - refreshing change.
Erlang
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Each photo looks like he's cracking jokes,
Davidgardner
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I guess any place is a good place to talk if someone will listen. When I was at the "pub" for the women's final and we were trending on Facebook and I was the only one who's eyes never let the screen. I applaud Prince William, but I'd ignore him during a game!
Rockmans
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Lampard for England manager
Bidders
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What a fun night that looks. Not a bodyguard in site.
educate
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Man of the people, showing the other two right up haha.
Nuckcik
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I have to say that he needs praise for doing this. I know it was all probably very stage-managed but he didn't have to do it. Well done Prince William.
happinese
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I really like William. Plays his cards close to his chest which is wise. Very strong character I think. Wish he could take over now.
Tim5533
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Nice to see him having a bit of normality, Friday night down the pub, pint with the lads!
XAGAR
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he is a good guy he once visited Nepal
paziknorsy
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they are plain and simple, it is us that give them that recognition
barca83
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Seriously, these UK royalty look nothing like royalty. They seem plain and simple till u evaluate their inheritance
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Rich bloke who probably knows nothing about football talking to a manager that would probably make England a respectable team but I'd rather he take Chelsea forward instead if the people up top want him to use trash like Trashford and Bingard....
BlueBlackSnake
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Too bad the three kittens didn’t win 🤣
bryan_Messi
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And they lost
Motadilprt
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and England lost