The Duke of Edinburgh turned sparring partner as he steadied a punchbag for a young boxer in Stafford.
Edward used his weight to hold the red heavy-duty bag in place for 11-year-old Lacey Douglas as the youngster showed off her right hook at The Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club.
The duke was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh on the royal engagement on Tuesday as he helped with the partner drill in the gym.
The slimmed-down working monarchy has been under increasing pressure, with the institution being branded “threadbare” and “depleted” of public-facing royals.
Charles, 75, is undergoing treatment for cancer and the Princess of Wales is recuperating from abdominal surgery.
The Queen meanwhile is away on a week’s holiday.
Camilla has continued with her engagements following the King’s diagnosis, and represented her husband, leading the royal family at the service for King Constantine of Greece in Windsor last week.
