
Prince William has channelled his inner Gen Z as he joined in with a video game tournament during his Saudi Arabia trip.The Prince of Wales played Rocket League, a game played by tens of thousands of people every day.Rocket League is a car football game for teams of up to four players that has grown in popularity since its release in 2015.William appeared focused on the screen as he immersed himself in the virtual world.William appeared focused on the screen during the game of Rocket League | PAIt was smiles and laughs for the Prince of Wales, but his side did fall short, losing 3-2.William visited Boulevard City in Riyadh, hosted by the Saudi E-Sports Federation’s Chairman, which is hosting an E-Sports tournament.The Prince of Wales learnt about Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem and met players from two of the nation’s most popular professional teams, Team Falcons and Twisted Minds.In 2022, William revealed that his eldest son, George, is a fan of video games, saying he is “monitoring” his children’s screen time.The Prince of Wales’s side lost 3-2 | PAThe Prince of Wales said: “At the moment, it’s trying to regulate the gaming… monitoring screen time. Got to be careful of that.”They’re fascinated by it. George particularly. He’s more interested in it.”William spoke with Saudi Arabian women about recent freedoms that have transformed their prospects.The Prince of Wales chatted with locals, including Reem Alrowaili and her seven-year-old daughter Eliana Mufti.William visited Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | PAMs Alrowaili said after chatting to the prince, who was gifted three grape-flavoured lollipops by Eliana for his children: “We were talking about the changes and women’s empowerment.”I am 43 years old, I lived the old days where we were not allowed to do anything, and now I’m really happy for my daughter because she will experience the good life, the better life.”William was asked about the Royal Family’s process in dealing with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during his visitA journalist called out to the prince while he was attending a training session for girls’ football in the country.The Prince of Wales channelled his inner Gen Z | PAThe reporter asked the royal: “Sir, to what extent do you think the Royal Family has done enough around the Andrew and Epstein scandal?”The question was unanswered by the heir to the throne.It is unclear whether William actually heard the question, given that it was shouted across a considerable distance.On Monday, a Kensington Palace spokesman said on behalf of Catherine and William: “The Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”