Prince William narrowly avoided a serious injury after the royal was "wiped out" while playing football during a royal appearance, former footballing star Jill Scott has revealed.
The former England international footballer spoke of her several encounters with the Prince of Wales whilst appearing on the Jonathan Ross Show on Thursday evening.
The Lioness earned 161 senior international caps after making her England debut in 2006 and scored 27 goals for the national side.
She spoke on her first meeting with the future King at a charity game where she almost injured the royal.
Prince William narrowly avoided a serious injury after the royal was 'wiped out' while playing football during a royal appearance, former footballing star Jill Scott has revealed
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Scott explained: “We were opening this school.
"I just had trainers and it was astro turf.
"I slipped and wiped him out
"[I thought], ‘I’ve just slide-tackled the future King!’ He’s such a lovely guy.”
The Prince of Wales sent a personal message to Scott in 2022
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Scott also spoke about receiving her MBE in a non conventional way, due to the pandemic, forcing her to pick up the award at a post office instead of receiving it from Prince William in person.
The former footballer and now podcast host explained: “It was Covid time. I bought all the outfit [but it had to be delivered to home instead and] I missed it one day.
"You know when you get the [missed parcel note]. I missed the parcel. So I went to pick it up… and it was my MBE. It was in the sorting office in Warrington.”
Scott added: “Prince William did write me a nice letter, he’s really supported the women’s team over the years. He’s so lovely, he’s always supported the team.”
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Explaining a viral photo of her and Prince William where she’s holding her hand in an awkward gesture, Scott explained: “Before the Euros he came to St George’s Park to say hello to the girls and wish them luck. I took our coffee cup [to give him from our coffee shop]. I thought it’d be a nice gesture. I give it to his security.
"There [in the picture] I’m trying to explain to him the difference between a flat white and a large latte.”
The Prince of Wales sent a personal message to Scott in 2022, congratulating the former England midfielder on her career after she announced her retirement at the age of 35.
William referenced the incident in the social media post, he wrote: "@JillScottJS8 congratulations on a wonderful career, it's been a pleasure to get to know you. Tiny bit pleased there won't be any more slide tackles during "friendly" kickabouts... W".
