Prince William's Aston Villa allegiance explained

The future King chose Aston Villa for the emotional rollercoaster, not the glory.

Reason

Avoided elite clubs, wanted authentic journey

Birth year

1982, same year Villa won European Cup

Connection

Villa's greatest triumph in 1982

What happened. Prince William's long-standing support for Aston Villa stems from his school days and his birth year, 1982, when Villa won the European Cup.

He chose Villa to avoid following the crowd.
He wanted a mid-table team with unpredictable results.
He feels a personal bond due to his birth year.

The story explains the prince's unique football loyalty, which he has often highlighted.

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