The National Football League (NFL) and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomed His Majesty to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 13 to introduce him to the significant impact of The Huddle Project on the local community.

The King learned the rules of flag football

The Huddle Project was launched in 2023 and is a dual-purpose sports program for boys and girls aged 11-18, jointly funded by Tottenham Hotspur, the NFL, and Nike. With a £1 million investment, the program provides greater access to free sports activities through NFL Flag and football, while also offering well-being sessions and employment opportunities within Tottenham.

Upon arrival, the King was greeted by the longest-serving British player in the NFL, Efe Obada of the Washington Commanders, and the captain of the Great Britain women's flag football team and NFL x IFAF Global Flag ambassador, Phoebe Schecter. He was then led onto the field to watch a flag football demonstration by young participants of the project. The King also had the opportunity to throw a football under the guidance of Obada and Schecter.

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His Majesty spent time on the field speaking with participants, learning about their experiences, and gaining more insight into flag football. Flag football is a key component of The Huddle Project, with young people attending weekly training sessions. Before leaving the field, Obada and Schecter presented the King with an official NFL London Games football.

An awkward question from the monarch

During his visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the King was also given a tour of the facility by club chairman Daniel Levy. While touring the stadium, he met Son Heung-min. King Charles put the player in an awkward position by asking him whether Tottenham Hotspur was in good shape. With only eight wins in 24 league matches this season, the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou continues to mount. His team, weakened by injuries, was eliminated from both the League Cup and the FA Cup within just a few days. Despite the club’s struggles, Son greeted the King with a smile. The King then asked him, So, who are you playing this weekend? To which Son replied, We are playing Manchester United on Sunday.