An English heavyweight boxer has challenged the Prince of Wales to a boxing match after Prince William chose to watch netball with his family at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Isaac Okoh, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, made the cheeky invitation to the heir to the throne following the royal family's afternoon at the Hydro arena, where the netball semi-final was being played.
William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, were joined at the match by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The couple and their children watched from the stands in a packed stadium, with photographers capturing the family together during the game. It was an unusual sight, as the young royals rarely accompany their parents to official events of this kind.
The outing marked a milestone for the royal children, who were making their first official visit to Scotland. For Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis alike, the Commonwealth Games offered a chance to experience a major international sporting event at close hand. Their presence in Glasgow added an extra layer of attention to an occasion already drawing large crowds.
Prince Louis, the youngest, was the centre of attention at one moment when he was photographed looking less than fully engaged with the action on court. The image offered a light-hearted note to the royal family's day out and was widely picked up by media covering the Games. The photograph captured the young prince during one of his rare appearances alongside his older siblings.
Okoh, who competes in the heavyweight ranks and has Commonwealth Games gold to his name, used the moment to offer the Prince of Wales a chance to step into the ring. The boxer's invitation was playful in tone and directed at William, whose decision to spend the afternoon watching netball with his family became the subject of the good-natured call-out.
The Commonwealth Games take place every four years and are one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world, drawing competitors and spectators from dozens of nations. The royal family's attendance underlined the profile of the Glasgow competition, with the netball semi-final one of the standout events of the day and a full arena watching the match.
Whether William will respond to Okoh's offer remains to be seen. For now, the heir to the throne remains a spectator, leaving the boxing ring to the Commonwealth champions competing in Glasgow.
