Prince William was credited with an "unbelievable" throwing arm, as he played the role of quarterback hurling the ball to a teammate. There are now 60,000 boys and girls in 650 schools in the UK playing the non-contact version of American football.

The future King of England tossed a pass and practiced some jukes at an NFL Foundation UK event in London on Tuesday.

Royal fans have been sent into a frenzy this afternoon as Prince William attended a public appearance on Tuesday. The future King, 42, attended a community event hosted by the NFL Foundation in London to highlight the organisation's efforts to support young people in some of the most deprived areas in the UK through flag football.

It is well-known that Prince William is a passionate soccer fan, both as a supporter and player. However, today he showed off his prowess on the American football field where he was joined by NFL stars Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell.

Prince William played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL on Tuesday. Children from Birmingham, Manchester and London participated at Kennington Park field hockey pitch in south London.

He’s got such a strong arm, I couldn’t believe it,” Phoebe Schecter, GB Women’s Flag Football team captain, adds of the Prince of Wales’ hidden talent

The Prince of Wales showed off his “unbelievable arm” playing non-contact American football with youngsters at an NFL event supporting children living in deprived parts of the UK. Youngsters shouted “what a throw” as acting quarterback William lobbed the ball across the pitch to his teammate on Tuesday morning.