On the evening of April 11, Prince William and his son Prince George were spotted cheering for the Aston Villa team at Villa Park. When Ollie Watkins scored a goal for Unai Emery's side after 13 minutes of play to give them a 1-0 lead, the royals stood up and applauded.
According to British media on April 12, Prince George watched the game from the sidelines, wearing a Vera scarf, while his father was a die-hard fan of the club.
John McGinn then added another goal for Villa to give them a narrow 2-1 lead over Lille in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. What's special about this game is that it was Emery's 1,000th game as manager.
However, the Welsh family has kept a low profile since Kate announced she had cancer after abdominal surgery in January. Notably, they did not attend the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle.
Prince William interrupted his Easter holiday by posting his first public message via social media since the announcement of his family's health. He expressed his support and gratitude and said he would suspend royal duties after the children were on holiday.
In addition, Prince William, in another post, as president of the English Football Association, acknowledged the decision of Rachel Daley, a member of the English Lionesses team, to withdraw from international football.
Daley, a 32-year-old Aston Villa striker, played 84 games for England and was instrumental in the 2022 European Championships. Prince William shared Daly's sincere message on social media, expressing his appreciation for her outstanding performance in the Lioness team and wishing her success in the Villa team, ending with his personal logo "W".
As Kate continues to undergo treatment, the length of her absence from public events is uncertain. It is understood that she may participate in some events under medical advice, but this does not mean that she will fully resume her royal duties.