The founding NSSPI director was Dr. William S. Charlton, who served as director from 2006 to 2015. Dr. Charlton is now the John J. McKetta Energy Professor and Director of the Nuclear
![Prince William plays football with schoolchildren at Charlton Athletic's training ground in New Eltham, south-east London, Friday October 28, 2005. The visit was part of the 23-year-old Prince's preparation for his role Prince William plays football with schoolchildren at Charlton Athletic's training ground in New Eltham, south-east London, Friday October 28, 2005. The visit was part of the 23-year-old Prince's preparation for his role](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/G90MCB/prince-william-plays-football-with-schoolchildren-at-charlton-athletics-G90MCB.jpg)
Prince William plays football with schoolchildren at Charlton Athletic's training ground in New Eltham, south-east London, Friday October 28, 2005. The visit was part of the 23-year-old Prince's preparation for his role
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