READ LIVE: Manchester United 's former manager and legend Sir Alex Ferguson leapt out of his seat as the Reds scored their first goal in the FA Cup final yesterday... but Prince George was clearly not impressed.
George and his father are both passionate Aston Villa fans and have attended several matches at Villa Park in Birmingham this year. Their public appearance yesterday is likely to be one of only a handful made by the Royal Family after it postponed engagements which may appear to divert attention from the General Election campaign.
Prince William and his eldest son George presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester United - with the ecstatic team then jumping for joy as they celebrated their 2-1 win over Manchester City. The players proudly held up the trophy in front of the royals and cheered along with the roaring crowd as they took turns raising it into the air.
Manchester City star Phil Foden beamed alongside Erling Haaland - as he shook hands with the delighted Prince Before kick-off, the Prince of Wales walked onto the pitch to cheers from the crowd where the two teams were lined up. Prince George could be seen on his feet and cheering in the stands as he celebrated the scores among elated fans.
Manchester United bosses Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Avram Glazer celebrate alongside legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United scores a goal to make it 2-0, as William and George watched on Fans gesticulated and made obscene hand gestures while the solemn Prince stood singing God Save the Queen.
It erupted again as Prince William was introduced to the crowd and began shaking the hands of the players. The booing and jeers reached their peak during the National Anthem. Last year - when the competition again came down to Man Utd and Man City - William shared a warm smile and a brief chat with Marcus Rashford before attention tuned to the pitch. He awarded the footballer with an MBE in 2021 in recognition of his campaign for free school meals.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, walks past the trophy during the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool in 2022Prince William cheers and applauds during the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and Olympiakos at Villa Park on May 2, 2024. Villa lost the match 4-2
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