Though William has a considerable security detail as a senior royal and heir to the throne, he understandably has more freedom to get out and about than his father, King Charles III, the UK’s head of state.
On the sad day the King dies, and his eldest son becomes sovereign, the duties and responsibilities on the Prince of Wales’ shoulders will be even greater, with his schedule set out months in advance.
It raises the question of whether the 43-year-old will still be able to follow the Claret and Blue as much as he does now, and even if he’ll have to stop going to games completely.
The BBC‘s royal Correspondent Daniela Relph said while his movements will inevitably be more restricted after he’s crowned, the Prince has “nailed his colours firmly and publicly to Aston Villa and that won’t change, whatever the job.”
The news outlet said it had spoken to the people who work with the Prince, who said he will continue to attend matches.
Ms Relph added: “Security will always be a factor. He won’t be a matchday regular, but in the big moments, the crucial games, he will be there.”
William’s involvement in the Beautiful Game extends beyond his love for Villa. Alongside his other royal duties, he is the patron and former President of the Football Association.
He is reportedly expected to visit the America during this summer’s World Cup, which is being hosted by the United States alongside Canada and Mexico.