Photo: twitterPrince Williamis spending time with hisfavorite soccer team.On Thursday, the Prince of Wales, 40, set foot at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training facilities to meet with various members of the English soccer team.The prince wasappointed President-Designateof The Football Association, the governing body of the sport in England, in 2005 and hasvoiced his support for the Aston Villa soccer teamsince college.twitterHis latest visit included meeting CEO Christian Purslow, Head Coach Unai Emery, his coaching staff, and the men’s first-team squad. Inphotos shared on the football club’s website,William can also be seen standing in a circle with the men as he gives a thumbs-up in another.Aston Villa also reports that the prince met with Villa Women Manager Carla Ward and members ofthe club’s academy, which consists of players ages 16 to 19.The team’s next gametakes place on Saturdayagainst A.F.C. Bournemouth.twitterThe prince’s interest in the sport dates back to his younger years.In aconservation with England playersHarry Kane and Declan Rice in November, he shared: “I just thought it was really fun. That led me on to wanting to play more football. The sheer size and scale and just the fun of everyone running around chasing each other.“He added with a laugh that, despite his enthusiasm, he was given the role of a defender “stuck at the back and told to tackle and ‘don’t put him near the front.’ “Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“I played more football than I watched when I was younger,” added William. “The playing was much more important. I have switched now because I’m getting older.”
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Prince Williamis spending time with hisfavorite soccer team.On Thursday, the Prince of Wales, 40, set foot at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training facilities to meet with various members of the English soccer team.The prince wasappointed President-Designateof The Football Association, the governing body of the sport in England, in 2005 and hasvoiced his support for the Aston Villa soccer teamsince college.twitterHis latest visit included meeting CEO Christian Purslow, Head Coach Unai Emery, his coaching staff, and the men’s first-team squad. Inphotos shared on the football club’s website,William can also be seen standing in a circle with the men as he gives a thumbs-up in another.Aston Villa also reports that the prince met with Villa Women Manager Carla Ward and members ofthe club’s academy, which consists of players ages 16 to 19.The team’s next gametakes place on Saturdayagainst A.F.C. Bournemouth.twitterThe prince’s interest in the sport dates back to his younger years.In aconservation with England playersHarry Kane and Declan Rice in November, he shared: “I just thought it was really fun. That led me on to wanting to play more football. The sheer size and scale and just the fun of everyone running around chasing each other.“He added with a laugh that, despite his enthusiasm, he was given the role of a defender “stuck at the back and told to tackle and ‘don’t put him near the front.’ “Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“I played more football than I watched when I was younger,” added William. “The playing was much more important. I have switched now because I’m getting older.”
Prince Williamis spending time with hisfavorite soccer team.
On Thursday, the Prince of Wales, 40, set foot at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training facilities to meet with various members of the English soccer team.
The prince wasappointed President-Designateof The Football Association, the governing body of the sport in England, in 2005 and hasvoiced his support for the Aston Villa soccer teamsince college.
His latest visit included meeting CEO Christian Purslow, Head Coach Unai Emery, his coaching staff, and the men’s first-team squad. Inphotos shared on the football club’s website,William can also be seen standing in a circle with the men as he gives a thumbs-up in another.
Aston Villa also reports that the prince met with Villa Women Manager Carla Ward and members ofthe club’s academy, which consists of players ages 16 to 19.
The team’s next gametakes place on Saturdayagainst A.F.C. Bournemouth.
The prince’s interest in the sport dates back to his younger years.
In aconservation with England playersHarry Kane and Declan Rice in November, he shared: “I just thought it was really fun. That led me on to wanting to play more football. The sheer size and scale and just the fun of everyone running around chasing each other.”
He added with a laugh that, despite his enthusiasm, he was given the role of a defender “stuck at the back and told to tackle and ‘don’t put him near the front.’ "
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
“I played more football than I watched when I was younger,” added William. “The playing was much more important. I have switched now because I’m getting older.”
source: people.com
