Duke of Edinburgh involved in sparring session

The Duke of Edinburgh helped 11-year-old Lacey practise her boxing

The Duke of Edinburgh was the sparring partner for a young boxer as he steadied a punchbag at a Stafford gym.

Edward used his weight to hold the heavy-duty bag in place for 11-year-old Lacey Douglas as she demonstrated her right hook at The Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club.

The duke was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh on the royal engagement on Tuesday as he helped with the partner drill in the gym.

The King's brother is carrying out a range of engagements this week ahead of celebrating his 60th birthday on Sunday.

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club, Stafford

King Charles has stepped back from public engagements since being diagnosed with cancer.

However, he is still attending to key constitutional business, such as audiences with the prime minister and, on Tuesday, the chancellor ahead of the budget.

The Queen and other senior royals are taking on many of his public-facing duties while the King undergoes treatment.