Two arch-rivals battle it out as the nation watches on. Die-hard supporters bicker over rules and regulations in rooms throughout the country. One red, one blue.
It wasn’t the General Election that and his son, , were watching last Saturday – the Royal Family are steering of that – but the FA Cup Final. The father-son combo made for two impressive statesmen – and two avid fans of the beautiful game – as they the FA Cup trophy to Bruno Fernandes after he captained Manchester United to a shock 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City. They may not have been watching their beloved Aston Villa, but perhaps that ensured William and ten-year-old George remained the picture of royal impartiality at Wembley Stadium.
Prince William, who has served as President of the Football Association since 2006, met with both teams before kick off, shaking hands with United manager Erik ten Hag and City midfielder Phil Foden. After the whistle, the father and son congratulated the champions and commiserated with the runners-up. Prince George was spotted talking to City manager Pep Guardiola and star midfielder Jack Grealish, mastering the handshake he’ll be using throughout his reign.
Perhaps the grin on the young Prince’s face had something to do with Grealish’s time at Aston Villa – the Birmingham-born athlete played for the Waleses' favourite team for nine years. The father and son pair are often seen Villa, donning their claret and blue scarves at Villa Park to cheer the side on t.