Prince William met former England footballer Jill Scott in Switzerland during the Lionesses' match, where he formally welcomed her as the new President of Fields in Trust.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as patron of the organisation, symbolically passed the baton to Scott after holding the presidential role himself for the past 12 years.
The meeting took place as both watched England's women's football team secure victory at the Euros.
William shared on Instagram: "A pleasure to see @jillscottjs8 and hear about the great work she is going to be doing as the new President of Fields in Trust."
Prince William hands over major role to former England star after travelling to Switzerland.
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Scott, who received an MBE for her services to football, takes on the role as the charity celebrates its centenary.
The organisation, formerly known as the National Playing Fields Association, was established 100 years ago with a mission to ensure every community had access to parks, playgrounds and green spaces.
William inherited his patron role from his grandfather, Prince Philip, who stepped down as president after 64 years of service.
The charity stated that the Prince of Wales "symbolically passed the baton" to Scott during their meeting, marking a significant transition in leadership for the organisation dedicated to protecting Britain's outdoor spaces.
Jill Scott and Prince William are known to be good friends.
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Fields in Trust faces significant challenges in its mission to protect UK parks and playing fields, with current statistics revealing that one in three children now lack access to a playground within walking distance of their home.
The charity highlighted these concerns in its centenary statement, noting that "these spaces come under significant threat" across the country.
The organisation emphasised the importance of protecting existing green spaces to inspire future generations.
"To nurture the next generation of Lionesses, and ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of outdoor play and sport, we must protect what we have," the charity stated, drawing a direct connection between accessible playing fields and the development of future sporting talent.
Jill Scott and Prince William pictured in 2024.
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As Fields in Trust enters its second century, the charity has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring green space access remains a fundamental right rather than a privilege.
"Our mission remains clear: access to green spaces is a right, not a privilege. The next 100 years of work have begun!" the organisation declared in its centenary statement.
The charity noted that watching Scott's former team perform served as "a powerful reminder of how vital these spaces are for inspiring future generations."
With Scott now at the helm as president, Fields in Trust aims to build "a strong coalition of support" to address the mounting pressures on Britain's parks and playing fields.