Prince William and Prince George suffer heartache as they prepare to leave Birmingham

Prince William hailed for 'passionate' football punditry as future King shows his 'relatable' side - 'He is connecting with people'
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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 15/04/2025

- 21:57

Updated: 15/04/2025

- 22:38

The royal father and son duo were spotted in the stands at Villa Park

Prince William and Prince George have suffered heartache as they prepare to leave Birmingham.

Aston Villa beat PSG 3-2 tonight, but sadly 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.

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.

Prince William and Prince George

Prince William and Prince George suffer heartache as they prepare to leave Birmingham

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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.

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

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Prince William and Prince George looked pensive during the match

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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.

The goal set up a dramatic conclusion to the contest as Villa pushed to overcome the aggregate deficit.

William's expressions mirrored the emotional journey of all Villa supporters present at the ground.

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Prince William and Prince George were pictured beside George's friend

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Prince William and Prince George

Prince William and Prince George are both huge Villa fans

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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 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.

The royals joined thousands of Villa supporters in experiencing the cruel nature of Champions League football at the highest level.