Prince William's decision to take Prince George on an international trip during the half-term break has been backed by a royal commentator.
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales took his eldest son to France to watch Aston Villa's Champions League match against Paris Saint Germain.
The royals were seen ecstatically celebrating Villa's opening goal as the Birmingham-based football club took the lead.
However, William and George were left disappointed as Aston Villa lost the first leg of the quarter-final 3-1.
Prince William's decision to take Prince George on an international trip during the half-term break has been backed by a royal commentator.
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Royal commentator Richard Fitzwillaims hailed the decision to take Prince George to Paris.
Fitzwilliams told GB News: "It is very good for George, going to Paris in that way and seeing some of the other matches they have been to together.
"It is important for the royal image that you have this balance between showing who you are and then certain events that are more formal."
The royal commentator also highlighted William and George's shared passion for football as different to the relationship the Prince of Wales had with his father King Charles.
The royals were seen ecstatically celebrating Villa's opening goal as the Birmingham-based football club took the lead.
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Fitzwilliams said: "Charles did not project the sort of exuberance that William is passing on to George.
"This is a new persona within the Royal Family, as Charles is of a different temperament.
"That is reflected in the sports you like, but it does take the royal image to a far more informal place, which I think is very good.
"An enthusiasm for a sport that is so popular does help build a connection."
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Royal commentator Richard Fitzwillaims hailed the decision to take Prince George to Paris.
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Last month, William made a special stop at Villa's training ground whilst en route to a royal engagement.
He met with players before their crucial Champions League last-16 second-leg match against Belgian side Club Brugge.
Following his visit to the training ground, Prince William shared a message of support for Villa on his Instagram account, along with pictures of him with the players.
