Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final

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8 May 2026 • 5:46 AM MYT
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Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final

The Prince of Wales has been pictured pumping his fists in the air as Aston Villa secured their spot in the Europa League final.

Villa fan William was photographed cheering from the stands during their 4-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

The game secured Villa a 4-1 aggregate win and takes them closer to their first major trophy in 30 years, facing Freiburg in the final on May 20.

The Prince of Wales with Aston Villa club ambassador Ahmed Elmohamady (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

He was joined by club ambassador Ahmed Elmohamady in the Villa Park stands in Birmingham.