GARETH SOUTHGATE may not be overseas with the England squad for the World Cup – but he is certainly living it up in the UK.
has not returned to management since stepping down following the 2024 .
Gareth Southgate rubbed shoulders with Prince William and Princess Kate Credit: Getty
The group got together to watch the races at Royal Ascot Credit: Simon Jones
He has instead filled his days with a variety of speaking roles and passion projects.
And his latest public appearance saw him exchanging pleasantries with Prince William and during a day at the races.
The manager was spotted alongside the royal couple as they enjoyed the festivities at .
He even appeared to have a friendly chat with .
The hair to the throne is an avid football fan and supporter of .
Southgate will be a familiar sight to him even without their previous professional meetings, having made almost 250 appearances for the Villans 1995 and 2001.
But the duo are also familiar with each other through their engagements with the English national team.
Southgate and William have had chats about the game in the past,
The Prince even after his resignation in 2024.
He wrote on social media: “Gareth, I want to thank you – not as the President of , but as an fan.
“Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest in 2024.
“Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny.
“And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W.”
Southgate even recently starred in a documentary, where
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