Prince William.Photo:Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty
Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty
Prince Williamis one soccer-mad dad!
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales, 40, shared a few sporty tweets during his children’s school break.
Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisare out of the classroom for half term, and Prince William andKate Middletontypically scale back their royal schedules during such breaks to spend time together as a family.
Prince William is president of the Football Association, the governing body of English soccer, and retweeted posts from England’s Lionesses and Aston Villa teams along with some commentary.
“An exciting summer ahead for a team that’s already achieved so much and inspired so many. Congratulations to every member of the@Lionessessquad and good luck!,” he wrote, sharing the squad’s announcement for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Tweeting from the official Kensington Royal account, William signed the post “W,” as he typically does for personal messages.
The Prince of Wales has rooted for England’s women’s soccer team in the past, sharing words of support before their Euro 2020 final match against Germanyin a videowith Princess Charlotte last summer.
“We both want to wish the Lionesses the best of luck tonight. You’ve done amazingly well in the competition and we’re rooting for you all the way!” Willam said before Charlotte added, “Good luck! I hope you win. Bye!' "
The royal commented on another update from the soccer world a few hours later on Wednesday, after Aston Villaannouncedthat defender Ashley Young will be leaving the team when his contract expires.
Reposting a tribute video dedicated to Young from the Premier League team, Prince William tweeted, “Ash, thank you for the memories. W”
Prince William hasvoiced his support for the Aston Villa soccer teamsince college and has evidently passed down the passion to Prince George. In April, the father and sonattended an Aston Villa gametogether, cheering on the team and reacting with the same animation as they closely followed the match against Nottingham Forest.
Prince George and Prince William.Catherine Ivill/Getty
Catherine Ivill/Getty
Prince William, Princess Kate and their three kids are perhaps kicking back after a busy time celebratingKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’s coronation. The Wales family played a prominent role in the May 6 service, where Prince William paid homage to his father and Prince George adorably supported his grandfather as a Page of Honor.
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William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis gave a wave onthe balcony of Buckingham Palacewith other members of the royal family after the historic ceremony andpitched in withThe Big Help Out volunteer effort on May 8.
source: people.com
