Prince William has officially opened a new access road for Mousehole AFC, a non-league football club in Cornwall, after personally intervening to resolve a long-standing pothole problem. The Prince of Wales visited the club’s Trungle Parc ground on Tuesday to inaugurate the road, which was completed in just four weeks.
The road, built in collaboration with the Duchy of Cornwall and building materials group CRH, replaces a pothole-ridden track that had caused significant logistical issues for supporters and visiting teams. William, who is patron of the FA, first took action after learning about the club’s plight last year.
Speaking at the event, William joked with the contractors about their speed and thanked them for their work. “Thanks, guys I really appreciate what you have done for the club and the community,” he said. “It’s in a grey area, it’s hard for the club to get funding, but by working together, it got done.”
Around 250 people, including local children and under-10 players, welcomed the prince. Board member Norma Richardson described the club as a “big family,” while supporter Simon Taylor said the new road had boosted attendance by 50 people to around 200. “It’s amazing,” Taylor added. “What William did on the pitch with the players and the youngsters is incredible.”
