Prince William proved he was a true Englishman on Monday when he accepted the challenge of a penalty shoot-out against a 13-year-old goalkeeper and lost.
The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of the Football Association, joined in a game on the Solomon Islands after telling a group of youngsters they should support his team, Aston Villa.
He first watched as the children from the Go Play initiative, where sport is used to educate youngsters about issues like gender equality, were put through their paces.
William showed his English colours
He then stepped up to take three penalties as hundreds of locals looked on, warning: "This could go just about anywhere."
Prince William tucked his first penalty into the bottom-right corner but then quipped "here we go again" as two shots were saved by Philemon Fatai, 13, who said afterwards: "He's good – but not as good as me."
Prince William was handed a cap and a football by the Islands' academy football team. As he tried the cap on, he said: "First time a baseball cap and a suit. Excellent."
He told one young footballer he should support Aston Villa, before revealing that his wife Kate is "not so keen on the football".
"Not so keen" Kate wasn't present for the football
Earlier, he told how he had been inspired by young islanders as he addressed about 100 members of the Commonwealth Pacific Youth Programme inside a nearby hall.
He said: "I find it inspirational that young people like you, coming from all over the South Pacific, have chosen to become involved with the Commonwealth.
"We are its heirs and successors. We must take on the responsibility, the mantle of leadership for the future. I applaud you for being here, and I wish you well in your work in Honiara over these days.
"What you are doing, and the friendships that you make, are critical for your future as young leaders, both in your own countries and in the global family that is the Commonwealth."