Prince William Makes Surprise Visit to Favorite Soccer Team: 'Royalty Meets Aston Villa Royalty'

Prince William meets with members of Aston Villa on Oct. 2, 2024.Photo:The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram Prince Williamsqueezed a surprise visit with his favorite soccer team into his busy workweek. On Oct. 2, the Prince of Wales' team posted photos of him meeting with “legends” from Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup-winning squad. Prince William, 42, isknown to rootfor the Premier League team and appeared at their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Villa Park on Wednesday, theAssociated Presssaid.

Prince William Makes Under-the-Radar Visit to Cozy Inn amid College Stop

Prince William at The Warren House Inn in a photo posted to X on Oct. 17, 2024.Photo:KensingtonRoyal/X KensingtonRoyal/X Prince William’s visit to Duchy College Stoke Climsland included a stop at a cozy English inn. On Oct. 17, the Prince of Wales' team posted a new photo of him along with a little background about the unannounced outing. “Prince William popped into The Warren House Inn earlier, on beautiful Dartmoor. Legend has it the pub fire has been alight since it was built in 1845!

Prince William Recalls Emotional Childhood Memory with Prince Harry in First Public Mention of Brother in Years

Prince William in March 2024; Prince Harry in 2021.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage; Gotham/GC Images Samir Hussein/WireImage; Gotham/GC Images Prince Williamis revisiting one of the most impactful moments of his childhood — a powerful experience he shared with his brother,Prince Harry. “My mother took me to The Passage; she took Harry and I both there. I must have been 11 at the time, maybe 10. I had never been to anything like that before, and I was a bit anxious about what to expect,” William says in the clip, which is believed to be his first public mention of Harry in several years.

Prince William Reveals How He's Spending George, Charlotte and Louis' Break from School

Prince Williamis spending some of his children’s school break in a relatable way — and they just might be joining him! The Prince of Wales, 42, and wifeKate Middletonare parents toPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, and the kids are currently amid an autumn break from Lambrook School. On Oct. 22, Prince William sent a personal message onXto seemingly confirm he has been closely following Aston Villa’s progress in the UEFA Champions League.

Prince William Reveals the Real Reason He Didn't Go to Paris Olympics Was to Protect Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Cardiff, Wales on Oct. 3, 2023.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty Chris Jackson/Getty Prince Williamsays that he didn’t attend the 2024Paris Olympicsbecause he “didn’t want to risk” contracting COVID amid his wifeKate Middleton’s chemotherapy treatment. The Prince of Wales, 42, made the revelation while visitingthe reopened Birtley Community Poolin Tyne and Wear, England, on Oct. 3. Many speculated that Prince William would appear at the global games in France over the summer to cheer on his country,as many other European royals did, and he explained that he wasn’t there out of a desire to protect his wife’s health.