Prince William has opened up about his quirky football superstitions, and it turns out his kids play a starring role! The royal football fanatic doesn't just watch Aston Villa matches – he turns them into family affairs with some unusual good luck rituals.
The Prince of Wales, a passionate Aston Villa supporter, admitted he positions his three children – George, Charlotte, and Louis – in different spots around the house when his team isn't performing well. "If we're not doing very well, I start moving round the house quite quickly and I put the children in different positions hoping that's going to change our luck," William revealed.
When he can't make it to Villa Park in person, William subscribes to Villa TV to catch every moment of the action. His eldest son Prince George, now 11, has already caught the football bug and regularly joins his dad at live matches.
Royal Football Fan Goes Undercover Online
In a surprising confession, William admitted he anonymously browses fan forums to chat with fellow supporters. "I like going on the forums, I can be on there for ages. I listen to what other fans have to say and give them my opinions," he shared.
Imagine debating Villa's tactics online, not realizing you're exchanging views with the future King of England! This down-to-earth approach shows how deeply connected William is to the regular fan experience.
The Prince isn't forcing his royal children to follow his Villa allegiance either. "I'm kind of hoping they'll all find their own teams in time. They don't all have to be Villa fans," he said, though he admitted they all have Villa shirts and often ask to attend games with him.
Champions League Success Continues
William's superstitions seem to be working! He recently attended Aston Villa's impressive 3-0 victory over Belgium's Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. This win propelled Villa into a quarter-final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain next month.
The royal was spotted celebrating enthusiastically in the stands with friends, even grabbing one friend's face in excitement during a key moment. His passion for the club was on full display as he sported his Villa scarf throughout the match.
As Villa prepares for their high-stakes quarter-final in Paris on April 9th, fans can expect William to be there. "See you in Paris," he reportedly told journalists while leaving the stadium.
For betting enthusiasts, Villa's impressive European form under Unai Emery makes them an intriguing outsider in the Champions League. While PSG will enter as favorites, Villa's organized defense and counter-attacking style could make for an interesting tactical battle worth considering in your wagers.
