Prince William has hailed the late Sir Bobby Charlton a 'true great' following his passing aged 86. The England and Manchester United icon - who won 106 caps and scored 49 goals for his country - died surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday (Oct 21). Tributes have flooded in for the footballing legend, with the Prince of Wales, 41,...
PHOTO: Instagram/PrinceandprincessofwalesPrince William has hailed the late Sir Bobby Charlton a "true great" following his passing aged 86.
The royal posted on X: "Sir Bobby Charlton. First Division Champion. European Champion. World Champion. Gentleman. Legend.Sir Bobby Charlton. First Division Champion. European Champion. World Champion. Gentleman. Legend. A true great who will be remembered forever. Thank you Sir Bobby. WBobby was in the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or.
"A great colleague and friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone. Condolences to his family and friends from Geoff and Judith. " A wreath containing red and white flowers was also laid near to the Holy Trinity statue of Bobby, George Best and Denis Law at Old Trafford.