Prince William sent a supportive letter to LGBT football group Arsenal Gaygooners to celebrate their tenth anniversary
February 15, 2023 - 21:23 GMT Diane Shipley The Prince of Wales is enjoying half term with his family this week but took the time to send a personal message to a football fan group who are celebrating a special anniversary.
Loading the player... "The prince was delighted to learn of the important work [Arsenal Gaygooners] are doing to ensure football is an inclusive experience for fans", the letter said.Carl Fearn, co-chair of the group, said in a statement:"We celebrate our 10th anniversary with joy, pride and perhaps a bit of irritation that groups like ours are required as much today as ever before as we strive to make football welcoming for all.
The group was founded by honorary president Stewart Selby on February 16 2013, with help from senior staff members at Arsenal Football Club. Other LGBT football fan groups followed, leading to the formation of the Pride in Football campaign.The royal dad-of-three is president of the Football Association and a huge fan of the game himself.
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