Prince William, the Prince of Wales and a passionate Aston Villa supporter, recently traveled to Monaco to watch his favorite football club compete against AS Monaco in a UEFA Champions League match. The game, held on January 21st, marked a rare opportunity for the Prince to see Aston Villa play in a top European competition.
William, accompanied by close friends Thomas van Straubenzee and Nicholas van Cutsem, was visibly enthusiastic throughout the match, cheering and reacting to the on-field action. Despite the Prince’s fervent support, Aston Villa ultimately lost the game with a final score of 1-0.
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The Prince’s dedication to Aston Villa is long-standing and deeply rooted. Born in 1982, the same year the club last won the European Cup, William has often spoken about his connection to the team. He has shared anecdotes about how his friends encouraged him to support Villa, highlighting the club’s rich history and significant achievements.
William has also stated his preference for supporting a club with a strong history, rather than following a more popular choice like Manchester United or Chelsea. This desire for authenticity and connection resonates with his overall approach to supporting Aston Villa.
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This trip to Monaco follows a recent visit by Prince William to a local pub in Birmingham, Aston Villa’s home city, where he surprised fans and bought them drinks before a Premier League match against Everton. His consistent engagement with the team and its supporters underscores his genuine passion for the sport and his commitment to Aston Villa.
The Monaco trip also comes shortly after Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced her remission from cancer. William’s appearance at the match signifies a return to public engagements following this personal news.
Prior to departing for Monaco, William fulfilled his duties as patron of Centrepoint, a homelessness charity he has supported for two decades, following in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana. His next scheduled appearance is a visit to Liverpool on January 23rd.
