The Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air and celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they secured a place in the Europa League final.
Victory at Villa Park
William, a devoted Aston Villa supporter, was photographed cheering from the stands during their commanding 4-0 victory against Nottingham Forest. The win sealed a 4-1 aggregate triumph, setting up a final clash with Freiburg on May 20.
Manager Confirms Prince's Presence
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that William had joined the post-match festivities. "He was in the dressing room with the players and with me, and of course, he is so happy as well," the Spaniard remarked.
The Prince was accompanied by club ambassador Ahmed Elmohamady in the stands at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Match Highlights
Chris Wood's penalty in the first leg had given Nottingham Forest's manager Vitor Pereira's side the advantage. However, Ollie Watkins equalized the aggregate score in the 36th minute. Forest failed to replicate their ten-game unbeaten run, falling behind in the tie 13 minutes after halftime when Emi Buendia converted a penalty. John McGinn's double then sealed the 4-1 aggregate victory, earning a trip to Istanbul for the final.
William's Long-Standing Support
William, who serves as patron of the Football Association, has been a passionate Villa fan since his school days. He was born less than a month after Villa's most famous continental triumph, when they defeated Bayern Munich to lift the European Cup in May 1982.
It remains uncertain whether the Prince will travel to Istanbul for the final later this month.
