Prince William left royal and football fans amused after an unexpected moment at the FA Cup final quickly went viral online.
The Prince of Wales attended Saturday’s final as patron of the Football Association, where Manchester City faced Chelsea in a highly anticipated clash.
While William is regularly seen supporting major football events, fans were especially surprised by his candid interaction with footballer Rayan Cherki.
A video shared on X captured the light-hearted moment as players headed backstage. Cherki suddenly pulled out his phone to snap a quick selfie with William, who happily smiled and posed for the photo.
The football star later shared the picture on his Instagram account, sparking a flood of reactions across social media.
One fan joked, “Prince William just went full selfie mode! Rayan Cherki perfectly captured the moment.”
Another wrote, “They thought it was AI,” while others praised Cherki for bringing entertainment both on and off the pitch.
A different user humorously commented that William was the lucky one for getting a picture with the footballer.
The wholesome exchange quickly drew attention from both royal followers and football supporters, with many calling it one of the standout moments from the final.
