Editing William, Prince of Wales (section)

===Sport===
[[File:Prince William, 2007.jpg|thumb|175px|Playing polo at [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst|Sandhurst]] in 2007|alt=see caption]]
William often plays [[polo]] to raise money for charity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why is the royal family obsessed with polo? |url=https://poloweekly.com/why-is-the-royal-family-obsessed-with-polo/ |magazine=Polo Weekly |date=15 May 2019 |access-date=3 December 2020 |archive-date=2 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202161949/https://poloweekly.com/why-is-the-royal-family-obsessed-with-polo/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> He is a fan of football, and supports the English club [[Aston Villa]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince George to support Aston Villa, says William |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24682512 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029053711/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24682512|date=26 October 2013 |access-date=24 December 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He became president of [[The Football Association|England's Football Association]] (FA) in May 2006 and vice-royal patron of the [[Welsh Rugby Union]] (WRU) in February 2007, supporting the Queen as patron.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Guardian|title=William, the footballer prince, to become FA president|first=Stephen|last=Bates|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/sep/17/football.monarchy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620065753/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/sep/17/football.monarchy|date=16 September 2005|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=20 June 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, the WRU's decision to name the [[Prince William Cup]] drew criticism as some believed it would have been more appropriate to name it after [[Ray Gravell]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2007/11/24/prince-william-to-watch-namesake-cup-tie-91466-20155814/ |title=Prince William to watch namesake cup tie |work=WalesOnline |date=24 November 2007 |access-date=29 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126041822/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2007/11/24/prince-william-to-watch-namesake-cup-tie-91466-20155814/ |archive-date=26 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7110794.stm |title=Prince watches Wales lose his cup |work=BBC News |date=24 November 2007 |access-date=29 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111215326/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7110794.stm |archive-date=11 January 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> William became patron of the WRU and the FA in 2016 and 2024, respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|title=Prince William to succeed Queen as Welsh Rugby Union patron|work=BBC News|date=20 December 2016|access-date=9 February 2023|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209184735/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2024-PP"/>

In December 2010, William, alongside [[David Cameron]], attended a meeting with [[FIFA]] vice-president [[Chung Mong-joon]] at which Chung suggested a vote-trading deal for the right to host the 2018 World Cup in England. The English delegation reported the suggestion to FIFA, considering it a violation of anti-collusion rules.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/prince-william-david-cameron-caught-fifa-corruption-scandal/|title=Prince William and David Cameron caught up in Fifa corruption scandal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313120755/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/prince-william-david-cameron-caught-fifa-corruption-scandal/|archive-date=13 March 2020|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=27 June 2017|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-david-cameron-and-prince-william-implicated-in-fifa-corruption-probe-35874189.html|title=Video: David Cameron and Prince William implicated in FIFA corruption probe|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914104818/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-david-cameron-and-prince-william-implicated-in-fifa-corruption-probe-35874189.html|archive-date=14 September 2019|newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|date=28 June 2017}}</ref> In 2011 William, as president of the English FA, voted against [[Australia 2022 FIFA World Cup bid|Australia's 2022 FIFA bid]] and instead voted for South Korea, despite being [[Monarchy of Australia|Australia's future heir]]. In 2020 he voted against the joint [[Australia–New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid]] and instead voted for [[Colombia 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid|Colombia]].<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=news.com.au|date=28 June 2020|title=Peter FitzSimons condemns Prince William and England's Football Association for controversial World Cup vote|first=Nic|last=Savage|page=1|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/peter-fitzsimons-condemns-prince-william-and-englands-football-association-for-controversial-world-cup-vote/news-story/63b4f61c67342e519ecc4351994dac9d|access-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628091037/https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/peter-fitzsimons-condemns-prince-william-and-englands-football-association-for-controversial-world-cup-vote/news-story/63b4f61c67342e519ecc4351994dac9d|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2021, following an investigation into racism directed at [[Marcus Rashford]], William released a statement as president of the FA, denouncing the "racist abuse... whether on the pitch, in the stands, or on social media" as "despicable" and stating that "we all have a responsibility" to create an environment of tolerance and accountability.<ref>{{cite news |title=Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55879952 |access-date=19 February 2021 |work=BBC News |date=31 January 2021 |archive-date=21 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221072929/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55879952 |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2021, William criticised the planned breakaway competition [[European Super League|The Super League]], adding that he "share[d] the concerns of fans about the proposed Super League and the damage it risks causing to the game we love."<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2021 |title=Prince William criticises 'damaging' European Super League plans |work=The Athletic |url=https://theathletic.com/news/european-super-league-prince-william/h5Xcu3UnJVv7 |access-date=19 April 2021 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420014736/https://theathletic.com/news/european-super-league-prince-william/h5Xcu3UnJVv7 |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2021, he condemned racist attacks against England football players following their loss at the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] finale.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/12/england-players-racism-euros-defeat/|title=Boris Johnson, Prince William condemn racist abuse of England's Black players|newspaper=The Washington Post|first1=Jennifer|last1=Hassan|first2=Karla|last2=Adam|date=12 July 2021|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-date=9 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809030140/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/12/england-players-racism-euros-defeat/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

In May 2007, William became patron of the English Schools' Swimming Association.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-english-swimming-schools-association-and-mountain-rescue|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225184216/https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-english-swimming-schools-association-and-mountain-rescue|date=16 May 2007|archive-date=25 February 2024|title=Prince William becomes patron of English Swimming School's Association and Mountain Rescue|website=The Royal Family|access-date=20 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, together with his wife Catherine and brother Harry, William launched Coach Core. The program was set up following the [[2012 Olympics]] and provides apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34414248|title=Prince William in Cardiff to launch WRU Coach Core scheme|work=BBC News|date=1 October 2015|access-date=9 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927134117/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34414248|archive-date=27 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2020, he appeared in a [[BBC One]] Documentary titled ''Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health'' as a part of a campaign to promote men to discuss their mental issues using football as a common medium.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jkbr|title=Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health|work=BBC One|date=28 May 2020|access-date=29 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526180156/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jkbr|archive-date=26 May 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Both William and Harry are enthusiastic motorcyclists; William owns a [[Ducati 1198|Ducati 1198 S Corse]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William arrives at polo on Ducati motorcycle|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220142324/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html|access-date=20 May 2024|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Murray|last=Wardrop|date=6 July 2009|archive-date=20 December 2023|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In May 2014, William, like his father and grandfather, became president of the [[British Sub-Aqua Club]] (BSAC).<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27353870|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806010541/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27353870|title=Prince William becomes British Sub-Aqua Club president|date=10 May 2014|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=6 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He also took part in a [[bandy]] event in [[Stockholm]] in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42867399|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206235729/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42867399|title=Prince William wins bandy hockey shootout in Sweden|date=30 January 2018|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=6 December 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

In November 2022, William was criticised by Welsh football followers and Welsh actor [[Michael Sheen]] for holding the Prince of Wales title whilst having affiliations with the [[England national football team]], particularly after he presented jerseys to the squad in advance of the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] in which both [[Wales national football team|Wales]] and England were placed in the same Group B.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Low |first=Valentine |title=Prince of Wales criticised by Michael Sheen over England support |newspaper=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-of-wales-criticised-by-michael-sheen-over-england-support-8zfmggqbv |access-date=19 November 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221050208/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-of-wales-criticised-by-michael-sheen-over-england-support-8zfmggqbv |url-status=live }}</ref> William commented that he had supported the England football team from a very young age, but happily supported [[Welsh rugby union]], of which he is patron, over England.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|title='The drive home will be tense': Prince William and Kate cheer on opposite sides at Wales vs England|date=26 February 2023|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/25/prince-william-kate-cheer-opposite-sides-wales-vs-england/|access-date=1 June 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531231046/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/25/prince-william-kate-cheer-opposite-sides-wales-vs-england/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2023, he was criticised in segments of the press and social media for not attending [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final]] in Australia as president of the FA.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davies |first=Caroline |date=20 August 2023 |title=Prince William faces criticism for not attending Women's World Cup final |newspaper=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/20/prince-william-criticism-not-attending-womens-world-cup-final |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820115150/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/20/prince-william-criticism-not-attending-womens-world-cup-final |archive-date=20 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Vassell |first=Nicole |date=20 August 2023 |title=Prince William shares message after criticism for missing women's World Cup Final |work=The Independent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-not-going-to-world-cup-lionesses-b2396154.html |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820140711/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-not-going-to-world-cup-lionesses-b2396154.html |archive-date=20 August 2023}}</ref>