Prince William has revealed his very relatable parenting struggle when it comes to his three children on school days.

During a visit to Liverpool on Thursday, the royal, 42, met a group of primary school children at Tiber's Young People's Steering Group in Toxeth.

After taking part in a football match with the students from English Martyrs Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School, William asked the children about their school day.

The future King - who was filmed rubbing his hands together to stay warm - asked: 'Did you have a good day at school?'

Following their muted response, Prince William then asked a more pointed question.

In an attempt to get more details out of the children, the royal added: 'Learnt anything new today?' 

Off camera, one of the school children replied: 'Not really.' 

Bursting into laughter, Prince William then confessed he also struggles to get Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, to talk about their school days.

He continued: 'I love it. I ask my children this everyday and they always say nothing. Absolutely nothing!' 

Later on, Prince William was handed three envelopes by the students, which were for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The letters - which contained a £10 note - outlined the 'Smile Challenge' they are currently taking part in, which aims to make beam without giving them the money.

After accepting the envelopes, Prince William gushed: 'This one will be a good one for Louis, he needs a good challenge. 

'That's very kind of you, thank you very much.'

Earlier in the day, Prince William had visited Cycle of Life, non-profit cycling organisation, to highlight community initiatives for young people.

Dressed in a smart bottle green overshirt, brown jumper, and blue shirt, the heir to the throne was quick to reflect on his own days out with his children.

As he tested the brakes on the bike he worked on, he said he believed the correct way to stop was to squeeze both brakes at the same time - putting safety first. 

However, he said his children like to do things differently, and always skid past him on family bike rides. 

He said: 'My children quite like pulling just the back brake and sliding along. Usually the back wheel will come past you. There is a technique.'

Prince William visited the area - which is just 30 miles from Southport - on the same day child killer Axel Rudakubana was sentenced last week.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have previously shown strong support with the community and made a poignant visit to Southport last October where they met with people who had been impacted by the horrific events of July.

Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum term of 52 years at Liverpool Crown Court today after admitting to the murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last year.

As well as privately meeting the families of the three little girls who were murdered, the couple spoke to emergency service personnel who helped at the scene of the tragedy last July.

Locals braved the cold in Toxteth to take photos with William and shake his hand after he visited two community groups that support young people.

However, despite his clear enjoyment for the game, William was quick to make a light-hearted joke about his sporting abilities. 

Asked about his involvement in the football game he played with young people at the centre, the prince said: 'We'll ignore that. It is the worst thing when you turn up and try to play cold.' 

William has had a very football-heavy week - after he travelled to Monaco on Tuesday to watch his beloved Aston Villa play. 

He took a tour of the centre, which is due to be completed in February with the help of funding from The Royal Foundation's community impact programme, met young people involved in fundraising for the project and joined in a game of football before meeting Sir Kenny and former Everton players Ian Snodin and Graham Stuart.