Prince William is an avid football fan, and as president of the FA, it’s unsurprising that he attended Euro final on Sunday. After watching the England Lionesses historic win, which saw them beat Germany 2-1, the Duke of Cambridge stayed around to congratulate the players and hand out their medals.
40-year-old William has previously shown his support for the team, but this time, he bypassed royal protocol by giving the players hugs as they made their way way across the pitch, reports OK!. The sight of a senior royal embracing members of the public is a rare sight, but according to a royal expert, it was a deliberate action.
In an interview with OK! , former royal butler Grant Harrold opened up about William’s approachable yet respectable nature.
