Prince William Flies to Istanbul to Back Aston Villa — Kids Stay Up to Watch

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Royals (1 / 1) 20.05.2026 22:04 / Olga

Prince William jetted to Istanbul to cheer Aston Villa in a major European final while his children watched at home — curiosity and family pride were on full display. Read on to discover the full story!

A royal night in Istanbul

On May 20 the 43-year-old Prince of Wales travelled to Istanbul to support Aston Villa as they took on SC Freiburg in the Europa League final. A lifelong Villa fan, William’s devotion stretches back to his roots in Birmingham and even connects to the club’s 1982 European success, the year he was born.