Prince William and former England footballer Jill Scott MBE appear together in a new short film launched today by Fields in Trust to celebrate the charity's centenary.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as the organisation's patron, and Scott, its president, are featured walking through Windlesham Field of Remembrance Park in the footage.
The park is among nearly 3,000 green spaces across the UK that have been permanently safeguarded through the charity's work.
Fields in Trust released the film to draw attention to the critical role that parks and playing fields play in community wellbeing during this landmark anniversary year.
Prince William and former England footballer Jill Scott MBE appear together in a new short film launched today by Fields in Trust to celebrate the charity's centenary.
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Throughout the film, the pair explore the significance of outdoor spaces for local communities before engaging with residents who use the park regularly.
The footage also captures them taking part in coaching a football session with pupils from a nearby school.
Fields in Trust describes itself as the only UK charity with a sole focus on safeguarding parks, playgrounds, playing fields and other green areas.
The organisation emphasises that its work has become increasingly vital, noting that most of these spaces currently lack any form of legal protection.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as the organisation's patron, and Scott, its president, are featured walking through Windlesham Field of Remembrance Park in the footage.
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Once such land is lost to development, the charity warns, it cannot be recovered.
The charity's statistics paint a stark picture of the current situation: just 6 per cent of green space in the UK benefits from legal protection.
Furthermore, half the population resides more than a ten-minute walk from their nearest playing field, whilst a third of children do not have access to a playground within easy reach of their home.
In its YouTube caption accompanying the film, Fields in Trust stated: "We believe access to green space is a right, not a privilege.
The organisation emphasises that its work has become increasingly vital, noting that most of these spaces currently lack any form of legal protection.
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“That's why we legally protect the UK's parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. Forever."
The Prince of Wales is often seen supporting the Lionesses and England’s men’s team at football matches in the UK and abroad.
England star Lucy Bronze opened up on the personal connection Prince William has developed with the Lionesses in his role as Patron of the Football Association.
She told Hello: "He's been to almost every pre-camp, and he always comes and says good luck to us in person.”
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