On Thursday, the Prince of Wales, 41, opened a new youth zone called WEST in Hammersmith, west London, to highlight how sporting activity can help young people thrive.

Prince William met pupils from the local Ark White City primary school and WEST’s Young People’s Development Group who were involved in planning the facilities in the new center, which includes a sports hall, fitness suite, indoor climbing wall, teaching kitchen, performing arts studio and café. The facilities will serve hot nutritious meals costing no more than $1.30.

Prince William throws a basketball during his visit to WEST youth zone on March 14, 2024.Frank Augstein - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William, Prince Of Wales throws a basket ball watched by young people during his visit to WEST, a new OnSide Youth Zone WEST

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He also chatted with young people using the four-court indoor sports hall before seeing the teaching kitchen, used to support the development of cooking skills.

Prince William cheers at the WEST youth zone on March 14, 2024.Frank Augstein - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William, Prince Of Wales celebrates with young people after he threw a basketball during his visit to WEST, a new OnSide Youth Zone WEST

Prince William visits WEST youth zone on March 14, 2024.AP Photo/Frank Augstein

Prince William waves as he arrives, escorted by Kevin McGranth, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, for his visit to visit WEST, the new OnSide Youth Zone in Hammersmith and Fulham in London

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Later on Thursday, Prince William will be the guest of honor as he joins the latest young people receiving accolades from theDiana Award. The charity, the only one to carry the name of his late motherPrincess Diana, is marking its 25th anniversary. It was set up in 1999, two years after theprincess' deathfollowing a car crash in Paris.

As well as handing out the awards to 20 Legacy Award winners, Prince William will also give a speech at the glittering occasion, which is being held at London’s Science Museum.

Prince William listens as he interacts with young people during his visit to WEST, the new OnSide Youth Zone in Hammersmith and Fulham in London

Princess Kate, who is recovering from plannedabdominal surgery, was last seen briefly on Monday when she waspictured in a car leaving Windsorwith Prince William. She had a private appointment, PEOPLE understands. William was heading to the annualCommonwealth Day servicein London.

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Prince William smiles during his visit to WEST, the new OnSide Youth Zone in Hammersmith and Fulham in London

Katewrotein a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day.”

Her apology for the photo was signed off with a “C” for Catherine, indicating the personal nature of the message.

source: people.com