Abdullah Al-Haqim 
Prince William, the heir of the British throne, revealed his great passion for the English club Aston Villa and his deep emotional association with the team since his childhood, as he was affected by the enthusiastic atmosphere and the collective spirit of the club’s fans.
The 42 -year -old prince said in statements to the British newspaper “Sun”, that he fell in love with the club when his friends took him to watch a match for the first time in a young age, indicating that he was attracted to the “feeling of belonging” that characterized by Aston Villa fans, as he explained that, although there is no connection with him in the Midlands region, the enthusiastic atmosphere on the stands made him feel like a part The club’s football family.
Prince William’s myths during the matches
Among the funny habits, which William revealed during his speech, is that he is moving around the house while watching the team’s matches, and even changing his children’s places in the hope of changing the team’s chances and achieving victory. He jokingly stressed that this behavior has become a repeated habit of it, especially when the team is in a critical position.
He also explained that he is keen to follow the mass discussions about the team through electronic forums, as he participates in his views in an unknown way, and interacts with the team’s fans to know their expectations and analyzes of the performance of Aston Villa.
Continuous support and uninterrupted passion
Prince William’s love for the club was not limited to just follow -up, but rather is keen to attend the matches at the “Villa Park” stadium and interact with the fans, as he described himself as feeling “part of the Villa family”, as he praised the coach Unai Emery, stressing his great admiration for his tactical capabilities and his approach to managing the team.
On the other hand, the prince expressed his dissatisfaction with the interruption of broadcasting some matches in England during certain times, indicating that he prefers to watch all the team’s meetings, whether from the stands or via television, as the follow -up of Aston Villa is a unique experience that cannot be missed.
The prince and his children: joint loyalty or freedom of choice?
Despite his deep loyalty to the club, Prince William explained that he does not force his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to encourage Aston Villa, but rather give them freedom to choose their favorite teams. However, he emphasized that his children are wearing Velan’s shirts and expressing clear interest in the participation of their father’s great passion for the club.
Thanks to this great passion, Prince William has become one of the most influential figures among the Aston Villa fans, as it represents a model for the loyal fan who supports his team in all circumstances, whether through attendance in the stands or the club fans shared their enthusiasm through digital platforms.
