Prince William has admitted to using a pseudonym to participate in online fan forums dedicated to his beloved Aston Villa. The Prince of Wales, a known Villa supporter, revealed he engages with fellow fans under a different name to stay informed about club gossip and fan opinions.
The revelation came during a meeting with supporters in a Birmingham Wetherspoons pub in January 2025. Steve Jones, a Villa fan of 35 years, told the Athletic that the prince 'keeps abreast of Villa gossip because he is on all the fans' forums' and 'goes under different names'. Jones noted William's 'vast knowledge' of the team, including detailed tactical discussions about manager Unai Emery's changes.
William, 43, has been a Villa fan since the 2000 FA Cup semi-final against Bolton Wanderers. He was visibly emotional at Villa Park as the team secured a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest to reach the Europa League final. The prince will be hoping for victory against German club Freiburg in the final on May 20.
During the pub meeting, William discussed double pivots, Youri Tielemans' positional shift, potential transfers, and profit and sustainability rules. He admitted he would like to express more opinions but is constrained by his role as FA president.
