Prince William set to leave the UK after receiving special invitation alongside Hollywood A-lister

Prince William supported Aston Villa in a Champions League game in Monaco earlier this season.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 27/03/2025

- 12:23

The Prince of Wales has supported Aston Villa Football Club for decades

Prince William has received an invite from PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi to attend the first leg of Aston Villa and Paris Saint Germain's Champions League quarter final in France.

The Prince of Wales has been invited alongside Hollywood A-lister and fellow Aston Villa fan Tom Hanks.


Prince William confirmed his plans to head to France earlier this month after Villa secured their spot in the final eight of the prestigious competition.

The Prince of Wales was at Villa Park to see the Birmingham-based football club comfortably defeat Belgian side Club Brugge to reach the quarter-finals.

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As William was leaving the stadium he appeared to confirm to journalists that he would be heading to Paris for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.

The Prince of Wales said: "See you in Paris" as he walked to his car.

Prince William travelled to Monaco earlier this season to watch Villa take on AS Monaco earlier in this season's Champions League.

The royal is also expected to attend the second leg of the quarter-final against PSG which will be hosted at Villa Park.

Prince William issued a message of support to Aston Villa ahead of their major Champions League clash against Belgian side Club Brugge.

The Prince of Wales stopped off at Aston Villa's training ground to speak with the players just one day before the last-16 clash.

The royal took to social media to share pictures of the meeting along with a message of support for the team.

William wrote on Instagram: "Great to pop in to see @avfcofficial yesterday ahead of tonight's Champions League game!"

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William was pictured with players including Aston Villa's vice-captain and goalkeeper Emi Martinez, right-back Matty Cash and Belgian international Youri Tielemans.

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He added: "Up the Villa!" which is a term used by Aston Villa fans to express support for the club.

Prince William posted pictures of him greeting Aston Villa players including Morgan Rogers and Jacob Ramsey.

Other players William was pictured with included Aston Villa's vice-captain and goalkeeper Emi Martinez, right-back Matty Cash and Belgian international Youri Tielemans.