The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended the graduation ceremony for over 150 Coach Core apprentices at West Ham United’s London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on October 18th.Coach Core, which trains young people to be sports coaches & positive role models & mentors in their communities, was founded by The Royal Foundation in 2012. This was another surprise appearance for the Duchess, who hasn’t yet recovered from the HG caused by her pregnancy.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have arrived at the @LondonStadium for today’s @wearecoachcore apprentice graduation. pic.twitter.com/1LRm6RrVaO
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have arrived at the @LondonStadium for today’s @wearecoachcore apprentice graduation. pic.twitter.com/1LRm6RrVaO
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017As part of today’s celebration #CoachCore apprentices are receiving a masterclass from top coaches in gymnastics, tennis, football & rugby. pic.twitter.com/0Gj88u2zos
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
As part of today’s celebration #CoachCore apprentices are receiving a masterclass from top coaches in gymnastics, tennis, football & rugby. pic.twitter.com/0Gj88u2zos
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017The Duchess of Cambridge chats to @JudyMurray who has been giving some @WeAreCoachCore apprentices some coaching tips.🎾 pic.twitter.com/Xw1AV3ooZH
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
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The Duchess of Cambridge chats to @JudyMurray who has been giving some @WeAreCoachCore apprentices some coaching tips.🎾 pic.twitter.com/Xw1AV3ooZH
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 201798% of @WeAreCoachCore graduates will go into full-time employment or education & continue to engage in community sport. pic.twitter.com/02oz0NyvPr
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
98% of @WeAreCoachCore graduates will go into full-time employment or education & continue to engage in community sport. pic.twitter.com/02oz0NyvPr
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017The Duke, Duchess and Prince Harry attended a reception at the stadium to meet with some of the key figures who have helped to deliver the programme, and heard about future plans for Coach Core. They met with apprentices and coaches, including Judy Murray.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Harry gives a speech about the success of Coach Core. pic.twitter.com/bqhpi2y3li
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
Prince Harry gives a speech about the success of Coach Core. pic.twitter.com/bqhpi2y3li
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017Congratulations to Coach Core London, Coach Core Glasgow, Coach Core Wales & Coach Core Essex for graduating today! pic.twitter.com/geS8U4C5aR
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017
Congratulations to Coach Core London, Coach Core Glasgow, Coach Core Wales & Coach Core Essex for graduating today! pic.twitter.com/geS8U4C5aR
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2017Afterwards, the Duke, Duchess, and Prince attended the graduation ceremony at the London Stadium. Prince Harry gave a speech, after which the Royal Trio also took to the stage and congratulated the 2017 graduates, inviting them on stage to mark their official graduation from Coach Core.
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The Duke of Cambridge wore a navy blazer with a white shirt. The Duchess wore the blue version of her Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Jacket with her Kiki McDonough ‘Lauren’ Diamond Leaf Earrings. Prince Harry wore a navy blazer with a pale blue shirt.