King Charles to visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week

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At the stadium, HM King Charles will highlight the charitable efforts made possible by the collaboration between the football club and the National Football League (NFL).

The King will meet various community groups and businesses that have gained from the new stadium's opportunities.

Among these are students from the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET), a co-sponsored state-funded high-achieving sixth form prioritising local students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

He will also meet young people supported by The King’s Trust, a youth charity founded by The King as Prince of Wales in 1976.

Some of these young people participated in The Trust’s "Get into Security" programme with Tottenham Hotspur and are now employed at the stadium.

Before stepping onto the pitch, the King will meet Tottenham Hotspur FC women’s and men’s captains, Bethany England and Heung-Min Son.

He will also meet the longest-serving British NFL player, Efe Obada, and captain of Team GB Women's Flag Football team and NFL Global Flag Ambassador, Phoebe Schecter.

On the pitch, the King will observe a demonstration by young people partaking in The Huddle Project, a dual sport programme launched in 2023 by Tottenham Hotspur, the NFL, and Nike.

The programme provides access to free football and NFL flag activities, wellness experiences, and employment opportunities in Tottenham for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.

After the demonstration, King Charles will receive a replica of the club’s original golden cockerel statue from Tottenham Hotspur FC, and an American football from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans from the NFL.

He will then invite those involved in the programme to participate in a group photo.

Before his departure, the King will join a Huddle Project activation workshop within the stadium.

This workshop will see young people design football jerseys alongside representatives from Nike, showcasing the employability aspect of the programme.

His Majesty's visit underscores the far-reaching impact of the partnership between Tottenham Hotspur and the NFL, extending beyond sport into significant community benefits.