Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match, and for Prince William, good times never seemed so good. In a clip shared on Instagram, the Prince of Wales burst into song (and dance), joining the crowd in Istanbul for a spirited rendition of “Sweet Caroline.” But one devoted Aston Villa fan was missing from the memorable evening.
Prince George, 12, often accompanies his father to Villa matches, but this time, he stayed at home for the international trip. Given the game was held on a Wednesday night during the school year, it’s unsurprising that Prince William chose to leave George behind with his siblings, instead attending the Europa League finals with some of his lifelong friends.
