Harry and Meghan gave a whole new meaning to the phrase royal coach when they visited Loughborough University on Monday.

The facility is renowned for its sporting pedigree and is where many sport stars of the past, present and, hopefully, future picked up vital skills.

Netball was one of many sports on offer and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were keen to get to grips with the Royal Foundation’s Coach Core programme.

Meghan, dressed in a top by Oscar de la Renta, trousers by Altuzarra and stiletto heeled shoes showed willing as did Harry, who was similarly casually dressed in a smart jacket, shirt and trousers.

Royals attend Coach Core Awards
The Duchess of Sussex received some advice as she prepared to display her netball skills (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Cricketer and former Strictly Come Dancing winner Mark Ramprakash was among those at the masterclass event (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending the Coach Core Awards (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Meghan reaches for the ball (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
The Duchess of Sussex prepares to shoot (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
The Duchess of Sussex gets some expert advice (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Meghan gets to grips with the ball (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Paula Radcliffe was another famous face offering guidance (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
While Harry was also keen to have a say (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Meghan has a huddle with Harry (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royals attend Coach Core Awards
Meghan sizes up the opposition (Aaron Chown/PA)