Prince William has once again demonstrated his love of all things Aston Villa after the future king was seen interacting with a fellow fan at Royal Ascot.
Royal Encounter at Ascot
The future King was accompanied by his wife, Princess Kate, when a memorable exchange took place that has since captured the attention of royal watchers. The encounter was posted on Instagram by Kings Guard Tours, showing the Royal couple looking resplendent as they travelled in their carriage.
When spectators began discussing football with the Prince, it triggered an engaging conversation that has left observers impressed by his down-to-earth manner and crowd engagement skills. This isn't the first occasion the Prince has won over onlookers with his approachable demeanour. Just weeks earlier, he responded brilliantly to another member of the public who called out to him in the street.
Video Footage Goes Viral
Video footage was shared with the caption: "Prince William delights crowds with his football banter ahead of Royal Ascot. The Prince and Princess of Wales looked magnificently elegant as they boarded the Ascot Landau carriage during the Royal Procession on the second day of Royal Ascot."
In the footage, a voice can be heard shouting "up the Villa", which prompted an animated response. This is likely because Prince William is a devoted and lifelong Aston Villa supporter, reports the Mirror. Following the "up the villa" shout, the Prince was seen laughing before responding: "I think people are saying that now. Are you?"
As the individual hints they're a fan, William lifts his hand in apparent approval before remarking: "Good season." The clip has racked up more than 400,000 views since being posted and comes just weeks after he shared an exchange with our very own Claret and Blue podcast team.
