Like father, like son! Prince William and Prince George are sharing their ardour for soccer on a uncommon father-son outing.
The Prince of Wales, 42, and his eldest son, 11, have been amongst spectators for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between their beloved Aston Villa F.C. and Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, April 9.
The royals took within the recreation at Parc des Princes stadium and have been photographed animatedly celebrating as Aston Villa scored their solely purpose. In a single photograph, William may be seen enthusiastically wrapping his arms round his son — sporting an Aston Villa scarf — as they celebrated midfielder Morgan Rogers’ purpose.
Sadly for William and George, Aston Villa in the end got here up quick towards Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-1 loss at full-time. Nonetheless, father and son seemed to be having the time of their lives.
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William has been a long-time supporter of Aston Villa and has handed down his love of the Birmingham-based soccer group to his three youngsters with spouse Princess Kate Middleton: George, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
In October 2024, George’s uncle, Mike Tindall, revealed that the younger royal is simply as passionate concerning the group as his dad.
“George loves his soccer. I’ve performed quite a few instances within the backyard with him,” Tindall, 46, advised The Telegraph. “He’s keen about Aston Villa, too. Wherever he’s, he’ll sit down and watch that recreation.”
Tindall is married to Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara, making him an uncle to William and Kate’s three youngsters.
Final month, William revealed the quirky superstitious custom he shares along with his youngsters whereas watching his favourite soccer group.
“If I’m house alone with the youngsters, I most likely don’t have the pre-match pint, however I do have a little bit of superstition about the place I sit once I’m watching them,” William mentioned in an interview with The Solar.
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“If we’re not doing very properly, I begin shifting ‘spherical the home fairly shortly and I put the youngsters in numerous positions hoping that’s going to vary our luck,” he added.
The Prince of Wales advised the outlet that whereas he has inspired his youngsters to get entangled with soccer, he doesn’t thoughts in the event that they develop up supporting totally different groups.
“I’m form of hoping they’ll all discover their very own groups in time,” William mentioned.
“I’m making an attempt to not be biased, however clearly they see how passionate I’m about i,t they usually watch the matches with me. I’m making an attempt to unfold the love somewhat bit,” he added.
Whereas William and George have been in Paris, William’s dad, King Charles III, and his spouse, Queen Camilla, celebrated their twentieth anniversary on Wednesday in Rome.
