Prince William on brink of tears as future King becomes visibly emotional

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 15/04/2025

- 22:09

Updated: 15/04/2025

- 22:12

Aston Villa beat PSG 3-2 tonight, but lost 5-4 on aggregate

Prince William was on the brink of tears this evening as the future King became visibly emotional.

Aston Villa beat PSG 3-2 tonight, but lost 5-4 on aggregate following a 3-1 defeat to the French champions last week at the Parc des Princes.


William and George experienced an emotional rollercoaster at Villa Park as they watched Aston Villa face Paris Saint-Germain in a crucial Champions League match.

After the match, the Prince of Wales, 42, became visibly emotional after the disappointing score.

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Prince William on brink of tears as future King becomes visibly emotional

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The royal father and son duo were spotted in the stands, sparking excitement among fans as they cheered on the Birmingham side in their European fixture against the French giants.

Villa entered the match needing to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg against PSG.

The future king and his eldest son, both known Villa supporters, were visibly invested in the high-stakes encounter as the drama unfolded before them.

The match began with heartbreak for the royals as PSG took an early two-goal lead, leaving Prince William in visible despair.

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Prince William suffered heartbreak after tonight's score

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However, Villa mounted a remarkable comeback effort against the French champions.

The tide turned dramatically as the home side fought back to score three goals, putting them 3-2 up on the night.

When Ezri Konsa steered home Villa's third goal of the evening, cameras caught the future king looking jubilant.

Despite Villa's valiant comeback and the electric atmosphere at Villa Park, the evening ultimately ended in disappointment for the royal pair.

Prince William and Prince GeorgePrince William and Prince George suffer heartache as they prepare to leave BirminghamGetty
Prince William and Prince GeorgePrince William and Prince George are both huge Villa fansGetty

Prince William and Prince George suffered heartache as they prepared to leave Birmingham following the match.

The father and son, who had experienced the full range of emotions throughout the evening, from despair at going two goals down to elation during Villa's fightback, were left to contemplate what might have been.

Their dejected expressions told the story of a night that promised so much but ended in disappointment.