Children from the district took part in a training session alongside rugby fan Prince Harry at Twickenham Stadium yesterday.

The Prince joked he was already “past it” as he helped coach a rugby session for youngsters, including pupils who had travelled down from Oakbank School, in Oakworth Road, Keighley.

The 29-year-old took part in training with the children alongside former England star Jason Robinson, who threw down the gauntlet to the Prince.

“I’ll be looking to see what you’ve got,” the World Cup winner said.

But Harry replied: “I think I’m a bit past it already.”

Harry, who is often seen cheering England on from the sidelines, put some of his passing, kicking and tackling skills to the test on Twickenham's famous turf.

Robinson, 39, said: “It’s just fantastic to see him out here with the kids.”

The royal is patron of the Rugby Football Union All Schools Programme, a project to help boost participation in state schools.

The catalyst for the return of rugby union to Oakbank was the school’s selection for the programme.

In a former life as Keighley Boys’ Grammar School, rugby union was the winter sport of choice.

Coaching support has been delivered at Oakbank since last September and the school hosted a triangular tournament involving Ilkley Grammar and Titus Salt High School in Saltaire.