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發表於 2005-9-17 10:38:04
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http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/NewsF ... am_NewPresident.htm
The Football Association is delighted to announce that Prince William is to become its President next May in succession to his uncle, HRH The Duke of York. In the meantime, The FA Council has today confirmed his appointment as President-Designate. Until FA Cup Final day on 13 May 2006, he will support HRH The Duke of York in his current duties as President.
Prince William met with The FA’s Chairman Geoff Thompson, its Chief Executive Brian Barwick and its Executive Director, David Davies at Clarence House this afternoon. They discussed his new role as well as current issues facing The FA and football as a whole at home and internationally.
After the meeting, Geoff Thompson said: "Everyone at The FA is delighted that Prince William has agreed to be our next President.
"In 2000 The FA asked the Duke of York to take the role for five years. He has done a terrific job for which we are enormously grateful.
"The appointment of Prince William, initially as President Designate, means that over the next few months, the Duke can introduce him to The FA, its leadership, its staff and its many programmes and initiatives at home and around the world.
"Prince William’s enthusiasm for football both as a player and a fan is well known and we believe his Presidency will prove a great asset to the national sport."
Prince William said: "I am really excited to be taking up this role. Football is a game I love playing and watching. It is also the national sport and generates extraordinary passions among millions of people.
"It certainly did last year for me when I followed England with my friends during Euro 2004, and will no doubt do so again next summer during the World Cup in Germany.
"Over the next few months I look forward to getting to know The FA well with the help of my uncle, and to understanding better the role the organisation plays in promoting the game at all levels."
The Football Association is sincerely grateful for the support it has long received from the Royal Family. Our meeting today confirmed our belief that Prince William will uphold that tradition, and we know his appointment will be enthusiastically supported by everybody connected with The FA and with football in this country.
Clarence House will also be issuing a statement in connection with the appointment |
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