A report in The Sun claims the Prince has agreed to play a formal role as the diplomatic leader and figurehead of the drive while Beckham will have an ambassadorial “supporting role” to the sports-mad royal.

 

The agreement was drawn up in Downing Street on Tuesday, claims. The Sun

 

The duo will be supported by a full-time chief executive figure.

 

He or she will play the same role as Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olymics.

 

A member of the Royal household said: “William’s role will be a vital piece of the jigsaw – and Beckham will play a crucial part in the event.

 

 

 

Prince William, 25, an Aston Villa fan, is President of the Football Association (FA), the body officially in charge of the England bid.

 

 

 

The FA has won the backing of Gordon Brown’s Government.

 

Ministers and officials are helping FA bosses in the search to find the right chief executive.

 

Former England captain Becks – who plays for LA Galaxy in the United States – told Brown at Number 10 he does not want a full-time post running the bid as it would be time consuming.

 

But he assured the Prime Minister he wanted to perform the same sort of duties he carried out in the winning bid to bring the Olympics to London.

 

After their chat, Beckahm confirmed that he was keen to get involved in the 2018 bid.

 

He said: “I’m more than interested in bringing the World Cup to this country.”

 

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