{"id":2480,"date":"2026-05-21T01:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2026-05-21T01:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:43:58","slug":"prince-william-wildly-celebrates-from-stands-as-aston-villa-cruise-to-europa-league-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2480","title":{"rendered":"Prince William wildly celebrates from stands as Aston Villa cruise to Europa League glory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-1ihz57b-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"independent\">\n<div data-theme-wrapper=\"independent\" style=\"display:contents\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveInsideSportNews\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/prince-william\">Prince William<\/a> erupted in celebration from the stands as he watched his beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/aston-villa\">Aston Villa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/aston-villa-freiburg-europa-league-tielemans-buendia-rogers-emery-b2980760.html\" title=\"Aston Villa end decades long wait for major trophy with Europa League victory\">end a 44-year wait for European glory<\/a> in Istanbul.<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Wales was in attendance at Besiktas Park as the Villans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/aston-villa-freiburg-live-score-result-europa-league-final-b2980274.html\" title=\"Aston Villa vs Freiburg LIVE: Unai Emery leads Villa to Europa League glory in Istanbul\">cruised to a 3-0 win<\/a> over German side Freiburg in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/europa-league\">Europa League<\/a> final.<\/p>\n<p>He was seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/tv\/sport\/aston-villa-prince-william-europa-league-b2980750.html\" title=\"Prince William erupts in celebration as Aston Villa score during Europa League final\">going delirious<\/a> as Villa scored two stunners in quick succession to take control of the contest going into the half-time interval.<\/p>\n<p>Youri Tielemans broke the deadlock on 41 minutes, rifling home an exquisite volley from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/morgan-rogers\">Morgan Rogers<\/a>\u2019 floated delivery, before Emi Buendia curled in a beauty in first-half stoppage time to double their lead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 cOFvSW\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-1.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-1.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-1.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Prince William erupts in celebration as Aston Villa score during Europa League final\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">Prince William erupts in celebration as Aston Villa score during Europa League final<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 crPpGb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-9.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-9.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-9.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aston Villa were crowned Europa League champions\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">Aston Villa were crowned Europa League champions<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rogers then poked home Villa\u2019s third before the hour-mark to put the game beyond doubt, with Unai Emery leading the club to a first trophy in three decades.<\/p>\n<p>William, a lifelong Villa fan who regularly goes to live games, took to X after the game to congratulate the team and bask in the glory.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote: \u201cAmazing night!! Huge congratulations to all the players, team, staff and everyone connected to the club! 44 years since the last taste of European silverware! <\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 fmDzm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-4.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-4.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-4.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"William took to X after the match to congratulate the team\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">William took to X after the match to congratulate the team<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 dcHSnv\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-6.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-6.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-6.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Prince of Wales is a regular at Villa matches\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">The Prince of Wales is a regular at Villa matches<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cSpecial shout out to Boubacar Kamara who has been out injured but is such an integral part of our team and helped lay the foundations of this success. UTV!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Villa captain John McGinn revealed that William was in the dressing room before kick-off as he hailed the club\u2019s royal supporter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game and he\u2019s a massive Villa fan so he was never going to miss it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 hqDqqr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/2026-05-20T213532Z_1785321205_UP1EM5K1NZ7W0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-EUROPA-SCF-AVL.JPG\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/2026-05-20T213532Z_1785321205_UP1EM5K1NZ7W0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-EUROPA-SCF-AVL.JPG?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/2026-05-20T213532Z_1785321205_UP1EM5K1NZ7W0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-EUROPA-SCF-AVL.JPG?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"John McGinn gave William his flowers for his support\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">John McGinn gave William his flowers for his support<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Reuters<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"6\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 eqvVXX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-5.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-5.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/22\/download.-5.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"William celebrates Aston Villa\u2019s triumph in Istanbul\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">William celebrates Aston Villa\u2019s triumph in Istanbul<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s great to have his support, just a normal guy but obviously it\u2019s great to have his support. Hopefully it continues, and tonight he can have a couple drinks with us and maybe get his credit card out at the end of the night!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last week, sports commentator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/clive-tyldesley\">Clive Tyldesley<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/prince-william-villa-fan-clive-tyldesley-b2976032.html\">affirmed William\u2019s authentic passion for Aston Villa<\/a>, saying there is &#8220;nothing manufactured&#8221; about his dedication to the Premier League club.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony on Wednesday 13, Tyldesley described William\u2019s allegiance as &#8220;clearly a passion of his&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>He further noted that the royal\u2019s commitment to the club establishes &#8220;a genuine link between the (Royal) family and the national sport&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1.jpeg",1200,800,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-300x200.jpeg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-768x512.jpeg",640,427,true],"large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-1024x683.jpeg",640,427,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1.jpeg",1200,800,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1.jpeg",1200,800,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-1115x715.jpeg",1115,715,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-800x500.jpeg",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-1024x683.jpeg",1024,683,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-540x340.jpeg",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.-1-400x250.jpeg",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?cat=6\" rel=\"category\">Sports<\/a>","tag_info":"Sports","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}