Royal father and son praised for their pitch-side passion at Champions League clash
Prince William and his eldest son Prince George are earning praise for a heartwarming moment that has captured the attention of royal watchers and football fans alike.
The Prince of Wales and the young royal were spotted enjoying Aston Villa’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in April, a public appearance that football pundit Ally McCoist described as “magical.”
“It was just like any dad and son watching their team score. You could see the excitement—it was real,” McCoist noted.
The royal duo took part in a six-minute segment aired on TNT Sports before the match, which quickly gained traction online, racking up nearly one million views within 24 hours.
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand, also on the panel, joked with William about his impressive football insights, saying, “Don’t go for a punditry job, please—I could be out of work!”
A TNT Sports insider revealed they were “over the moon” with the segment’s reception, while a royal source confirmed that William “absolutely loved” the experience and is open to doing more.
Prince William has long credited football with its power to unite communities and has shared his love for Aston Villa with all three of his children—though he encourages them to make their own choices when it comes to team loyalty.
And in a refreshingly relatable moment, the prince once admitted to rearranging his children on the sofa during matches in a light-hearted attempt to change Villa’s luck.
