Good try! Prince Edward dodges players and passes the ball while playing walking rugby before presenting the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at Holyroodhouse
- Prince Edward tried his hand at walking rugby during a visit to Edinburgh
- The royal, 58, took part as part of the Holyrood Week celebrations in Scotland
- The father-of-two also hosted a Gold Award Celebration for Gold Award holders
Prince Edward tried his hand at walking rugby during a visit to Edinburgh.
The royal, 58, who is married to Sophie Wessex, 57, appeared a bit overdressed for the sport as he donned smart grey trousers with a black jumper over a light blue shirt.
A video released online shows the prince donning a red vest and passing the rugby ball to his team mates.
Prince Edward tried his hand at walking rugby during a visit to Edinburgh in Scotland on Thursday
The father-of-two seemed much more at home as he hosted a Gold Award Celebration on Friday in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Walking Rugby is intended to be simple version of Rugby suitable for ex-players and non-players.
The father-of-two seemed much more at home as he hosted a Gold Award Celebration on Friday in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Several engagements during Holyrood Week so far have seen the Queen represented by her children, the Prince of Wales, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, including at the garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Order of the Thistle service.
The royal, 58, who is married to Sophie Wessex, 57, appeared a bit overdressed for the sport as he donned smart grey trousers with a black jumper over a light blue shirt
A video released online shows the prince donning a red vest over his attire passing the rugby ball to his team mates
It began with the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Monday.
As a result of her mobility problems, the Queen has cut down on her public appearances, and before her visit to Scotland for Holyrood Week, was last seen during her Platinum Jubilee weekend earlier this month.
According to Buckingham Palace, Holyrood Week is a ‘chance for The Queen and Members of The Royal Family to visit various regions in Scotland, meet Scots from all walks of life and host thousands at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in recognition of their good work’.
The Earl of Wessex looked typically smart in a dark navy suit which he paired with a light blue shirt and an orange tie the following day during the awards
The Earl of Wessex looked typically smart in a dark navy suit which he paired with a light blue shirt and an orange tie the following day during the awards
Dapper: The prince hosted a Gold Award Celebration with some Gold Award holders across Scotland
During the event 140 organisations have been recognised for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces Community
Prince Edward got a tour of the grounds by some local officials including a man wearing a traditional kilt
During the ceremony, on the day of the Queen’s arrival, she was symbolically offered the keys to the City of Edinburgh by the Lord Provost.
It comes after the prince attended a garden party yesterday at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, which recognises Scots’ good work in the community.
Princess Anne and Prince Charles appeared at the party and posed for a family photo, alongside Sophie Wessex and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Royal duties: He appeared in great spirits as he toured the ground ahead of his hosting duties
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