{"id":39945,"date":"2026-07-20T18:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/prince-william-sends-touching-message-royal-news\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T18:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:42:26","slug":"prince-william-sends-touching-message-royal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/prince-william-sends-touching-message-royal-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William sends touching message | Royal | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a message, Football Association patron William said: &#8220;We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan. A truly remarkable footballer and manager who inspired generations with his talent, passion and love of the game. Above all he will be remembered as a kind and generous man. 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