Prince William and his son Prince George stepped into a VIP box at Camp Nou, braving a downpour to watch Aston Villa take on FC Barcelona – a low‑key royal outing that also marked the youngster’s first public appearance since starting at Eton.
Key points
- Prince George’s appearance at the Barcelona match was his first public outing since starting at Eton.
- Barça president Joan Laporta gave the royals a personalized FC Barcelona shirt.
- Prince William has emphasized that his children are free to support any team, not just Aston Villa.
Prince William and Prince George travelled to Barcelona to watch Aston Villa face FC Barcelona, Town & Country reported, noting that the trip marked Prince George’s first public appearance since he began school at Eton in September, with the school on break through Sunday, Nov 8.
Barça president Joan Laporta greeted the pair and presented them with a personalized FC Barcelona shirt before the match, while the royal duo were seated in a VIP box alongside former Barça player Allan Simonsen and ex‑goalkeepers Amador Lorenzo, Pere Valentí Mora and Jesús Mariano Angoy.
Royal fans in the rain
Despite a heavy rainstorm, the father‑son pair remained in the sheltered box, watching the game together as the weather poured down, a scene captured in photographs released by the publication.
Earlier this year, Prince William attended Aston Villa’s Europa League final in Istanbul, and he has publicly said he does not expect his children to become Villa fans, stating, “I’m kind of hoping they’ll all find their own teams in time… They don’t all have to be Villa fans… I’m trying not to be biased but obviously they see how passionate I am about it and they watch the matches with me.”
Personalized Barça shirt presented
The Barcelona outing underscores the royal family’s occasional low‑key engagement with popular sport and highlights Prince George’s gradual emergence into public life after his schooling, according to the source.
Reader questions
When did Prince George make his first public appearance after starting at Eton?
He appeared publicly at the Aston Villa vs FC Barcelona match in Barcelona, as reported by Town & Country.
Which team does Prince William support?
Prince William is a known Aston Villa fan, but he has said he hopes his children will choose their own teams.
Who presented the personalized Barça shirt to the royal visitors?
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented the shirt, according to the source.
Source: townandcountrymag.com
