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Football match at Buck Palace

Buckingham Palace is to host its first ever official football match as part of The Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations.

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Buckingham Palace match to honour 'grassroots heroes'

Civil Service FC is the sole surviving club from the 11 clubs who founded The FA in the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen Street in London in 1863. Polytechnic FC was formed in 1875.

The match between the two Chiswick teams will be held next month Credit: Press Association

Chairman of the FA, Greg Dyke, said:

"We are delighted that, in his role as President of The FA, HRH The Duke of Cambridge has given his support to this initiative - even going as far as arranging for the first ever game of football to be played at Buckingham Palace in honour of our grassroots heroes."

Chiswick teams go head to head at Buckingham Palace

The two teams from west London are going head to head in the unique Southern Amateur League fixture. Wembley groundsman Tony Stones will work with the royal household gardeners to create a pitch in the 40 acre garden.

Prince William will host the event and present medals to 150 grassroots volunteers in recognition of their dedication to the sport.

In our 150th year, it is hugely important for The FA to honour the efforts of the many thousands of volunteers who week in, week out, help to provide the opportunity for millions more people to enjoy football at grassroots level.

Inviting 150 of these volunteers to Buckingham Palace provides a fitting way for The FA to pay tribute and give thanks.

– Duke of Cambridge

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Buckingham Palace to host football match

Buckingham Palace will host its first ever official football match as part of The Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations.

The match will take place at Buckingham Palace on Monday October 7 Credit: Press Association

The Duke of Cambridge who is President of The FA helped arrange the game between two of England's oldest amateur clubs, Civil Service FC and Polytechnic FC, both based in Chiswick.

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