Prince sees youngsters boxing clever

Prince Harry stepped into a boxing ring as he began a new phase of his public life – promoting the benefits of sport to help vulnerable communities and young people.

As the world mourns the death of Muhammad Ali, Harry joined the founder of south-east London’s Double Jab boxing club behind the ropes to learn first hand the difference the sport has made to the community of New Cross.

And in a lighter moment he squared up to one little boy being put through his paces during a training session with some of the club’s most promising boxers.

Alongside Harry’s official roles supporting the Queen, championing military veterans, raising awareness about HIV, through his charity Sentebale, and tackling mental health issues – he will focus on encouraging the efforts of local sports clubs to transform the lives of their members.

During the coming year he will travel across the country visiting small clubs and centres to promote their work.

The prince watches a young trainee in New Cross.