Prince Charlesis praising Team England soccer player Marcus Rashford for his work off the pitch.
The Prince of Wales was speaking on the U.K.‘sRadio 4about sustainable farming on Wednesday when he named Rashford among a select few celebrities whose work aligns with his own passion.
Since the disruptions of the COVID-19 lockdown, Rashford, 23, has been an ardent advocate for theBritish government to provide free school meals, particularly during school holidays, to combat hunger for children in underserved families. It’s an especially personal mission for the Manchester United forward as he was the recipient of free school meals when he was a child.
This is the second time this week Charles has used his platform to support Rashford. The first came indirectly on Monday when the prince shared an excerpt from his speech onWindrush Day2020 in the U.K., when he noted how “the rich diversity of cultures which make this country so special — and in many ways unique — lies at the heart of what we can be as a nation.”
Many saw the quote as a response to the racist abuse Rashford, along with England teammates Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho, received online after they missed penalty kicks in overtime that ensured England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
The Clarence House post came shortly afterPrince Williamaddressed the racism more directlyon Monday.
Prince George and Prince William in July 2021.Frank Augstein/Pool/Getty Images
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Shortly after the loss on Sunday, William took a gracious and reassuring tone, comforting Team England and the nation just as he hadcomforted his young son. Though he called the loss “heartbreaking,” he continued on Instagram: “Congratulations@Azzurrion a great victory.@England, you’ve all come so far, but sadly this time it wasn’t our day. You can all hold your heads high, and be so proud of yourselves — I know there’s more to come.”
William signed both posts with a “W,” signifying a personal message rather an a statement from his office at Kensington Palace.
source: people.com
