New photo Duke of Cambridge goes casual in trainers at football graduate at ceremony of Young Peace Leaders

The Duke of Cambridge showed off his football skills at a star-studded event in London on Thursday. 

Prince William, 36, swapped his dress shoes for trainers as he took part in drills alongside Arsenal attacker Mesut Ozil at the Copper Box Arena, in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

The royal, an Aston Villa supporter, appeared in excellent spirits, laughing and joking as he practised his goal scoring technique alongside the professionals. 

Crystal Palace player Mamadou Sakho, French star Bacary Sagna and former England international Carlton Cole also attended.

The group were on hand to organise young people graduating from the Football for Peace's UK City for Peace programme.  

Prince William, 36, swapped his dress shoes for trainers as he took part in drills alongside Arsenal attacker Mesut Ozil, left, at the Copper Box Arena, at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Ozil later shared this photo of him with Prince William on Instagram and thanked the royal for his time at the event 

The Duke of Cambridge gave a speech at the graduation ceremony of 30 Young Peace Leaders from Football for Peace's UK City for Peace programme at the Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London on Thursday

Crystal Palace player Mamadou Sakho, French star Bacary Sagna, Mathieu Flamini former England international Carlton Cole and manager Avram Grant also attended

The organisation encourages social cohesion by using football to bring children together from different cultures, faiths and backgrounds.

The royal father-of-three was on hand to give a speech to the graduates praising them all for their passion and teamwork.

The Duke attended the ceremony at the Copper Box Arena, in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London on Thursday.

He attended a workshop on equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as conflict resolution, which was delivered by Football for Peace tutors and attended by Young Peace Leaders.

The second in line to the throne and a big football fan himself was advised on the best way to approach shooting for the goal by the experts

It isn't known whether he managed to get the ball in the net but William seemed thrilled with his attempt during the drills

The youngsters watched on in anticipation to see how well William did with his shooting while testing out his fancy footwork 

His Royal Highness met the charity’s Footballing Ambassadors, teachers and watched over 60 students from six schools in Newham who took part in a Peace Tournament and other football drills sessions led and managed by the Young Peace Leaders.

In a speech ahead of handing out the certificates to the graduates from Birmingham, London and Luton, William said: 'Football is not just a game. It is part of the fabric of this nation – providing a common interest and a unifying identity. 

'It brings us together in the enjoyment of a simple pastime, without complication, but with plenty of passion!'

Prince William was seen laughing and joking around with the youngsters as he took part in football drill sessions, making sure he was dressed for the occasion in a pair of trainers

William attended a workshop on equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as conflict resolution, which was delivered by Football for Peace tutors and attended by Young Peace Leaders

The royal praised the graduates passion and teamwork for taking part and said that they were the 'future' of the country helping to break down walls

Reminding his audience that he was a firm Aston Villa football team supporter, he spoke about the 'great deal of pleasure' the sport had brought him over the years. 

'[It is] A chance to escape with friends and family and enjoy its virtues – teamwork, competition, fitness and, occasionally on my part, skill.

'I have seen on many occasions the power of football to unite communities – most recently in Israel, where I met young Arab and Jewish Israelis playing together as part of a project called The Equaliser.

'All of you Young Peace Leaders here today have worked together, played together and learned to confront pre-conceptions, stereotypes and negative ideologies.'

Referring to a comment made by another speaker he added: 'You are our future – metaphorically and literally breaking down walls!'

The royal was in good spirits as he spent time with the Peace Leaders who all completed the City For Peave programme in a series of workshops

The father-of-three cheered on the graduates, commending them for their commitment and speaking of his own love of football

The royal said of football: [It is] A chance to escape with friends and family and enjoy its virtues – teamwork, competition, fitness and, occasionally on my part, skill'

Cities for Peace is a programme created by Football for Peace, a global football charity that aims to develop relationships and understanding in marginalised communities around the world. 

The organisation encourages social cohesion by using football to bring children together from different cultures, faiths and backgrounds. 

By working together, these young people learn to confront preconceptions, stereotypes and extreme ideologies through their shared passion of football.

On the day, the event will honour the organisation’s Young Peace Leaders who have completed the City for Peace programme. 

William spent time speaking with the youngsters who had completed the programme praising them for the hard work 

 Through this programme, Football for Peace works in conjunction with local councils, football clubs and schools to train young people aged 15-18 in how to unite their communities on and off the pitch

William reminded the audience that he was a lifelong fan of Aston Villa and said that football had 'brought me a great deal of pleasure over the years' and a 'chance to escape'

The Duke was seen leaving the event later in the evening. The event coincides with the launch by Football for Peace of the #FootballSavesLives campaign

Through this programme, Football for Peace works in conjunction with local councils, football clubs and schools to train young people aged 15-18 in how to unite their communities on and off the pitch.

From running local football tournaments to organising classroom workshops to discuss issues currently dividing their communities.   

This event coincides with the launch by Football for Peace of the #FootballSavesLives campaign, a new pledge to train 500 young people across the UK to become Peace leaders by 2020. 

This campaign will be launched on the day with the participation of international football players including. 

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