Prince William's FA Cup Duty & Aston Villa Fandom

Prince William recently attended the 2026 Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London. He was present in his official role as the patron of the Football Association, England's governing body for the sport. During the match, William presented the trophy to the winning team, a regular duty he performs.

While his attendance at the FA Cup final was official, Prince William is a well-known and passionate supporter of Aston Villa. Earlier in May 2026, he was seen enthusiastically cheering as Aston Villa secured a place in the Europa League final, which is scheduled for May 20 in Istanbul, Turkey.

The royal heir has instilled his love for soccer in his three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Although the children could not attend the recent Aston Villa semi-final game, they were allowed to stay up late to watch it. Princess Kate shared that the family generates considerable noise while watching Aston Villa play, with even Prince Louis participating.

Prince William has also shared his unique superstitions when watching Aston Villa games at home. He described moving around the house and repositioning his children to try and change the team's luck if they are not performing well. This dedication highlights the deep family involvement in their favorite team's performance.