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Viral Dog Encounter During Prince William’s Fields in Trust Film Draws Focus to Park Protections

The widely shared clip is channeling attention toward the charity’s push to legally safeguard community green spaces across the UK.

Overview

  • Fields in Trust released the centenary short on December 21 featuring Prince William and Jill Scott at Windlesham Field of Remembrance Park in Surrey.
  • An off‑leash dog ran up to William during filming as the surprised owner exclaimed in disbelief, prompting laughter from William and reassurance from Scott.
  • The film shows the pair discussing the benefits of outdoor spaces and engaging with local residents, including greeting children playing football.
  • Prince William serves as patron of Fields in Trust, which focuses on permanently protecting parks, playgrounds and playing fields for public access.
  • The charity underscores limited protection and access, noting only about 6% of UK green space is legally safeguarded, half the population lives more than a ten‑minute walk from a playing field, and a third of children lack a nearby playground.