Attend football matches often brings excitement, enthusiasm, and at times, unexpected moments. Prince William, a well-known fan of football, recently experienced the latter during one of such events.
Prince William and His Love for Football
Known for his passion for the sport, Prince William is often spotted at football games along with his children. His favorite team? Aston Villa, a club that holds a special place in his heart. Over the years, he has been a dedicated supporter, often attending their matches to cheer them on.
An Unexpected Encounter at the Match
Recently, during an important match between Aston Villa and Celtic for the Champions League, the Prince found himself at the center of attention, but not in the way one might expect. The Celtic fans seemed to have other plans as they launched into chants aimed at Prince William, drawing attention away from the game.
The Controversial Chants
Among the chants were rather disrespectful remarks directed towards the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. One popular chant among the fans was ‘Lizzie’s in a box’, while another one expressed disdain for the monarchy with, ‘If you hate the Royal Family, clap your hands’.
There was even a banner in the stands glorifying an infamous incident involving an intruder who breached security at Buckingham Palace shortly after Prince William’s birth.
However, unlike what the fans might have expected, Prince William remained unfazed amidst the noise. His spirits stayed high, especially as he celebrated Aston Villa’s victory with a 4-2 scoreline against Celtic.
Support from the Home Crowd
Despite the hostile chants from Celtic fans, the support from the home crowd was unwavering. The home supporters rallied together, singing the national anthem and waving Union Flags, offering the Prince a warm embrace amid the negativity.
A Pattern of Disrespect
This is not the first time Celtic fans have been at odds with British royalty. In October 2022, the club resisted royal traditions at a Champions League encounter when they displayed anti-monarchy banners just days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
One such banner read ‘F**k the crown,’ while another mentioned ‘Sorry For Your Loss Michael Fagan’, referring to the man who had intruded the Queen’s bedroom in 1982. This act had gained notoriety over the years, becoming a bizarre part of royal history.
It’s noteworthy to mention that during Fagan’s incident, the legal consequences were not severe as trespassing was treated as a civil crime, leading to him being charged only with burglary after allegedly taking some wine from the palace grounds.
Through it all, Prince William continues to demonstrate resilience and passion for both his role in the Royal Family and his love for football, unfazed by the chants and disrespectful gestures from the fans of opposing teams.
