Prince William set to return to UK with Prince George following heartbreak amid break from royal duties

Prince William at Football training during a previous engagement in the UK

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 09/04/2025

- 22:30

The Prince of Wales is on a break from royal duties to spend time with his children in their Easter break from school

Prince William and Prince George are set to return to the UK following a heartbreaking evening in Paris, where they attended Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Prince of Wales and his eldest son were spotted at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday for the crucial European fixture.


William revealed he wanted his son to experience "a big away night in Europe" as they watched the match together.

The father-son outing came during George's Easter break from school, with William admitting he had left Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at home.

Prince William and Prince George

Prince William set to return to UK with Prince George following heartbreak amid break from royal duties

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The royal pair shared a heartwarming embrace after Villa scored.

"I have got my son here too so I am on best behaviour," William told TNT Sports pundits Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist before the game.

The future king emphasised the importance of creating special memories with his son, saying: "Those memories are really important to create and bringing him away is important."

William hinted that his two younger children would be watching the match at home.

Prince William and Prince George

The Prince of Wales and his eldest son were spotted at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday for the crucial European fixture

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The Prince of Wales admitted he was "pretty terrified" about facing the French champions, adding: "It has been a while coming so it is a big game, 43 years since this happened, but I am confident and excited by the prospect."

The prince even offered tactical analysis, discussing PSG's high press and how Villa might counter it.

William and George erupted in delight when Morgan Rodgers put Villa 1-0 up in the 35th minute, though their celebrations were short-lived as PSG equalised four minutes later.

The match, which was the second time George has been seen supporting Villa at a match, ultimately ended 3-1 to the French side.

Prince William and Prince George

The father-son outing came during George's Easter break from school

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William explained his approach to his children's football allegiances, saying: "I am generally very open to whoever they support, but obviously I am a bit biased."

He added: "They come to the top games with Villa, they are going to probably support Villa."

The Prince has previously said he hopes his children will "find their own teams in time".

Aston Villa will face PSG for the second leg of the major fixture on April 15.