Opening of St George's Park - in pictures

The entrance to the hotel on site Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Here's a close up of the fountain ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

And some of the flags Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The All Together Now statue and plaque outside the Hilton Hotel at St George's Park Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

A close up of the plaque Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

The team train on the new pitch Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Some members of the FA, including the Southampton manager, Nigel Adkins, watch the England squad train Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Ashley Cole in action during training Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard didn't take part in full training Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A low fly-past by three helicopters as the senior team squad meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chat with Roy Hodgson and his coaching staff Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Prince William talks with Frank Lampard Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Prince William shares a joke with Ashley Cole Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

And then a handshake Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

As Cole looks embarrassed Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The squad line up for a photo with their royal guests Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

St George's Park signage Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Drinks and nibbles at the launch in a sports hall Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk into the sports hall for the launch Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Prince William gives a speech in one of the sports halls to launch the centre Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The plaque commemorating the opening of the centre is unveiled by their Royal Highnesses Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A current England away shirt in a corridor Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A quote from Bobby Robson in another corridor Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The Royal couple play a reaction game in the new gym ... Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

Here's another view of Wills and Kate throwing shapes Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA

Running machines in the gym Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

And training bikes Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

Prince William chats to Jermain Defoe as the other players in the hot tub look on Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

The Royals are shown other facilities in the hydrotherapy suite Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

And further facilities Photograph: Chris Jackson/The FA via Getty Images

Wayne Rooney looks sheepish during his press conference Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Whilst Steven Gerrard and Roy Hodgson seem to be enjoying theirs Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian