Prince William, a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa, demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the club in recent weeks. The Prince, known for his deep connection to the Birmingham-based football team, closely followed Aston Villa's progress in the Champions League. Earlier this month, he flew out to Monaco to cheer on his team during their match against Celtic FC, accompanied by his close friend Thomas van Straubenzee.
The game in Monaco concluded with a narrow 1-0 loss for Aston Villa. Despite the defeat, Prince William's passion for the club remained evident. He was seen expressing a wide range of emotions throughout the match, reacting to every missed opportunity and goal scored with heartfelt enthusiasm.
Back in the UK, Prince William surprised Villa fans by making an unexpected appearance at a local pub earlier in January. During his visit, he engaged with several supporters, including one fan named Steve Jones.
"Young George is a Villa fan, but he didn't want all three [children] to be Villa fans. He was massively interested and seemed like a really genuine guy, and all he wanted to do was talk about Villa." – Steve
Describing the Prince as "fantastic," Steve Jones highlighted how deeply engaged Prince William appeared to be with the club.
"He was fantastic. I was quite amazed at how engaged he was with the club and his interest. He's not a fair-weather fan. He really loves the club with a passion." – Steve Jones
Prince William's passion for Aston Villa traces back to his school days when he first got into football.
"A long time ago at school, I got into football big time. I was looking around for clubs. All my friends at school were either Man United fans or Chelsea fans, and I didn’t want to follow the run-of-the-mill teams. I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table, one that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments. Aston Villa's always had a great history." – Prince William
His affection for the club is shared by his son, George, who is also a Villa fan. However, Prince William hopes not all of his children will follow suit, preferring a variety of team allegiances within his family.
In a recent exhilarating match, Aston Villa claimed a 4-2 victory, further solidifying Prince William's status as perhaps the biggest football fan within the royal family. His devotion to the club is more than just a passing interest; it is a testament to his genuine love for the game and for Aston Villa's storied legacy.
