Meghan Markle puts Prince Harry to shame on football pitch with powerful strike
Meghan Markle put Prince Harry to shame in a penalty shootout during their visit to Jordan.The Duchess of Sussex emerged victorious in a friendly football contest with her husband at the Za'atari Refugee Camp, home to tens of thousands of displaced Syrians.Meghan celebrated enthusiastically, raising her arms in triumph after her right-footed penalty found the back of the net past a young goalkeeper.The Duke of Sussex fared less well, with his attempt being stopped by the girl between the posts.The Duchess of Sussex emerged victorious in a friendly football contest with her husband. | PAThe royal couple have embarked on a two-day trip to Jordan to gain insight into humanitarian operations supporting Syrians and Palestinians who have fled to the country over recent decades.Their journey took them north from Amman to the expansive camp, where displaced families reside in semi-permanent accommodation with limited shopping facilities nearby.The Sussexes explored a youth centre operated by Questscope, a social development organisation offering activities ranging from art and photography to music and sports, designed to engage young people and address mental health concerns.During an outdoor football session with young girls, a seven-year-old approached Meghan, who knelt down to speak with her via an interpreter about her age.Meghan celebrated enthusiastically, raising her arms in triumph after her right-footed penalty found the back of the net past a young goalkeeper. | PAWhen a Questscope staff member asked the child if she recognised Meghan, the girl simply walked away, prompting the duchess to remark with a smile: "So sweet, so confident that's what you're instilling."The duchess appeared keen to participate in the training exercises, practising her passing skills before the duke joined her for the shooting session that would see her outperform her husband.The couple observed several classrooms during their tour, watching teenage girls perform on traditional Arabic instruments while other young musicians played violins and guitars in a separate space.The duchess appeared keen to participate in the training exercises, practising her passing skills before the duke joined her for the shooting session that would see her outperform her husband. | PAAlthough most conversations required interpretation, one exchange stood out when the duke enquired whether the violin students had formed friendships through their lessons.Siham, a 15-year-old refugee who arrived in Jordan at the age of two, responded in fluent English: "Yes we're friends."The teenager further impressed the royal visitors by revealing she holds a black belt in taekwondo.The Questscope centre provides these varied programmes to help young refugees develop skills and connections while supporting their mental wellbeing in the camp environment.
