Prince William has praised U.K. soccer star Jake Daniels after the 17-year-old came out as gay earlier this week.
“Football should be a game for everyone,” the 39-year-old monarch wrote on Twitter Tuesday. “What Jake has done takes courage and will hopefully help break down barriers that have no place in our society. I hope his decision to speak openly gives others the confidence to do the same.”
The Duke of Cambridge also shared a tweet posted by Daniels’ team, Blackpool FC, in which the player writes about his sexuality.
