Recent Aston Villa update from BirminghamLive: Prince William observes Unai Emery’s team fall at Villa Park.
The Prince of Wales was seen supporting Aston Villa during their European semi-final match on the same evening as his daughter Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday. William enthusiastically cheered from the stands at Villa Park in Birmingham as his team suffered a 4-2 defeat in the first leg against Olympiacos.
Before the game, he was spotted chatting with friends in a private seating area and remained animated throughout the first half, reacting to the action on the field. A photo captured him celebrating a Villa goal, which was later disallowed due to a foul in the buildup.
The visit coincided with Princess Charlotte’s birthday, marked by the release of a photo of her by the Princess of Wales. The image was shared on the Wales’s official social media account with birthday wishes and gratitude for the well-wishes.
Amidst the celebrations, the Wales family continues to navigate Kate’s treatment for undisclosed cancer, with the princess stepping back from official duties since the beginning of the year. William and Kate have prioritized their children, with Charlotte, along with her siblings George and Louis, being their main focus.
The couple opted to release Charlotte’s birthday photo directly on social media, a departure from the traditional press embargo, similar to their approach with Louis’ recent birthday photo. This decision follows the controversy surrounding the digitally altered Mother’s Day photo of the princess.