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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Villa Park

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting Villa Park next week, it has been announced.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Prince William, a Villa fan, and Princess Catherine will be visiting the ground on Wednesday as part of a showcase of their Royal Foundation apprenticeship programme.

This programme sees 10 sports clubs in Birmingham employ two apprentices in the sports industry.

The Aston Villa Foundation has two apprentices – Jake Shattock and Kyrie Thompson – enrolled in the scheme, who support other Foundation coaches to help deliver activities in schools and the community.