Prince William was spotted hugging fans and joking about dancing in the fountains as Aston Villa celebrated their ‘surreal’ Europa League win on Wednesday. The royal, a lifelong Villa supporter, was seen laughing and smiling with the crowd after the final whistle.
According to AS, Villa’s victory marked a historic moment for the club, and Prince William was thrilled to be a part of it. ‘This is surreal,’ he said, beaming with pride. ‘I’m so proud of the lads. They’ve worked so hard for this.’
Key moments
The match was a nail-biter, with Villa coming from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Fulham. The winning goal was scored by Douglas Luiz in the 88th minute, sending the crowd into raptures. Prince William was seen cheering and celebrating with the players as they lifted the trophy.
Before the match, Prince William had attended a pre-game reception at the stadium, where he met with Villa players and staff. He was seen laughing and joking with the team, and even took a selfie with the players’ children.
Reaction
Prince William’s reaction to the win was one of pure joy. ‘This is an incredible feeling,’ he said. ‘I’m so proud of the team and the fans. We’ve worked so hard for this.’
The win has sent shockwaves through the football world, with Villa fans celebrating long into the night. The team’s victory parade is set to take place on Friday, with Prince William expected to attend.
Up next
Villa will now focus on their Premier League campaign, with their next match scheduled for Sunday against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is at 4:30pm BST.
References
- AS
