Making a Splash: Prince William’s Love of Swimming and Water Polo

The Prince of Wales visited a swimming pool in Gateshead on Thursday to celebrate its reopening and partnership with the Royal Foundation.

But, did you know that Prince William is a strong swimmer and was once a keen water polo player?

We dive into the prince’s links with the sport.

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[lemontrifle]

HRH William The Prince of Wales has always been enthusiastic about sports in this Country. Always has been helping young people have access to sporting facilities & champions all the great achievements of Sportspeople throughout the UK. ❤

[Spitfire]

Does things for people & causes with all of his heart. ❤😊

[lindathomson]

Our Prince Of Wales is absolutely lovely….Bless him…and his Beautiful Family ❤

[josefasantos]

👏🏻👏🏻 responsável, e continua lindíssimo 😍, é um príncipe encantador!!

[evagolldwing]

Absolutely 💎 diamond my dear Prince William ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Wee_Chuck]

Prince William is a lovely, caring man. He takes a lot of interest in sports, and so does Princess Catherine. Beautiful couple.❤

[andreamcgrath]

Thank god for prince William and RF love it ❤

[bhaskargn]

It is reallycclovely. I never expected that he would swim. And play cinema the water. GOD BLESS HIM AN D OTHERR. MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY

[rayakusu-fosterB]

"THANK 😊 YOU HRH 🇬🇧 ROYAL KING 🤴 WILLIAM FOR PROMOTING SWIMMING 🏊‍♂️! WATER POLO SPORT AS LIFE SKILL." 💜🇬🇧💜

[malcolmpalmer]

God Bless the British Royal Family and the entire Commonwealth.

[ljront]

Give him a pat on the shoulder. He is doing very well and making a fine example for a lot of men. And don’t forget to bow your head. Respect!

[IRELANDEllen]

I'm many times watching activities about The Royal Family, specially the Humble Prince William.So many times support and greet communities until charity.U.K feel proud have Prince William.

[angiep]

Prince William handles a supportive role quite well ❤

[jamielyallleathan]

WOW Fantastic, more and more Mr. William goes everywhere, doing hard and intensive work! I am impressed as are thousands of British people 😂

[timetea]

WOW I, think Never realised that P.W. has such an AWESOME ❤

[kylepatrick]

This what true essence of working royal, creating own brain project not imitation or copy phase from other people project.❤❤❤..#PrinceWilliam is the developer and navigator of creating new hope for new generation to generation to be used.

[olamideogundipe]

Prince William go😢t the physique of a swimmer. Not surprised he's the England Patron. Salute to the Prince of Wales.😊