Prince William was a passionate football fan on Thursday night as he led Aston Villa to a historic European final.
The Prince was celebrating wildly from the stands before joining the jubilant players in the dressing room following the club’s emphatic victory over Nottingham Forest.
He watched from the stands at Villa Park as Aston Villa cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League semi-final, securing the club’s first appearance in a major European final in 44 years.
William, long known as one of Aston Villa’s most devoted fans, could barely contain his excitement throughout the match.
Cameras captured the future King punching the air, jumping out of his seat and singing sweet carolina as the atmosphere inside Villa Park reached a fever pitch.
Before kick-off, William was seen chatting with England national team coach Thomas Tuchel and Aston Villa director of football Damian Vidagany, reflecting the growing importance of the club’s European run.
According to coach Unai Emery, the Prince joined the squad in the locker room while the players celebrated an unforgettable night. “
William was in the locker room with the players and me. Of course he is also very happy,” Emery later revealed.
The Prince has often spoken of wanting to support a club with history and emotional connection rather than choosing football’s most dominant teams, and over the years he has become a regular face at Villa matches, both privately and publicly.
