William paid tribute to the pair’s “phenomenal” efforts in raising funds and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND).
Sinfield and Burrow, who were Leeds Rhinos team-mates during their playing careers, were made CBEs in the New Year Honours List for services to MND awareness.
Sinfield has raised more than £15million since his friend Burrow was diagnosed with MND, an incurable and life-limiting condition, in December 2019.
Last year, Sinfield, 43, completed the “7 in 7 in 7” challenge by completing seven ultramarathons in seven cities in as many days.
On Thursday, William met Burrow and Sinfield at the stadium, and presented them with their CBEs in front of their wives and the former’s three children.
Check out a selection of some pictures from the meeting in our gallery below:
7. RETRANSMITTING ADDING INFORMATION TO CAPTION The Prince of Wales (right) meets Rob Burrow (left) and Kevin Sinfield during a visit to Headingley Stadium, Leeds, to congratulate them and award them a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for their efforts to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. Picture date: Thursday January 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL William. Photo credit should read: Phil Noble/PA Wire
After receiving the CBE, Burrow said: “It is an honour to accept on behalf of the whole MND community. Days like today allow us to keep the spotlight on the disease and continue to raise awareness and, hopefully, funds to fight the disease and support those who are living with MND and their families. “It was wonderful that His Royal Highness was able to come to Headingley to see us and very much appreciated. It was lovely to talk to him and for me to meet my family.” Photo: Phil Noble