Prince William and his son, Prince George, visibly expressed their excitement during a Champions League quarter-final match.
The Prince of Wales accompanied his young heir on a trip to Paris to cheer for Aston Villa as they faced Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the competition.
The pair’s enthusiasm was evident when Morgan Rodgers scored, putting Aston Villa ahead early in the game. The moment sent William and George into joyous leaps of celebration in the 35th minute.
This crucial match is the first of two games, with victory securing a spot for one team in the Champions League semi-finals.
However, Villa’s lead was quickly erased when Desire Doue scored an equalizer for PSG just four minutes later. The teams went into halftime locked in a 1-1 tie.
Cameras captured a touching moment between father and son as Prince George embraced William after the initial excitement subsided – a hug that conveyed warmth and shared emotion.
This marks only the second time young George has been seen publicly supporting Aston Villa. While Prince William is known to be a passionate supporter of the club, he’s consistently stated his desire for his children to choose their own allegiances without influence from him.
It appears that, despite this stance, Prince George seems to be embracing the role of a dedicated Aston Villa fan.
Prior to the match, Prince William spoke with commentators on TNT Sports, explaining his decision to bring his son along:
“It’s been 43 years since we’ve experienced anything like this in my generation as a Villa fan. I wanted George to experience a night out away from home in such a significant European competition.”
He continued, “I hope it won’t be another 43 years before we have another opportunity like this, but these memories are really important. Bringing him along tonight is something very special to me.”
William added that while he encourages his children to support whichever team they choose, their frequent attendance at Aston Villa games might naturally lead them towards supporting the Midlands club.
- The Champions League fixture marks a rare opportunity for Aston Villa fans.
- Prince William has expressed his desire for his children to have freedom in choosing their own football teams.
- Despite this, Prince George appears to be developing into an enthusiastic supporter of Aston Villa.
