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Prince George enjoyed a nail-biting day out with his father the Prince of Wales to watch Aston Villa\u2019s match against Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
The nine-year-old football mad future king was seen in the stands with William and Villa chief executive Christian Purslow at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.<\/p>\n
George was a mini-me of William, mirroring his expressions and clutching his hands to the side of his face during one tense close call, with both wearing a navy blue jumper and pale blue open-necked shirt.<\/p>\n
The first half remained goalless after 45 minutes, but George was ecstatic when Bertrand Traore scored for Villa three minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n
The prince jumped up to high-five those in front of him.<\/p>\n
The young Aston Villa fan is set for a key role at his grandfather the King\u2019s coronation next month, when he serves as one of eight Pages of Honour during the ceremony.<\/p>\n
George was also seen deep in conversation with his father, who is president of the Football Association, as he pointed at the pitch.<\/p>\n
Five seats along from George in the stands was England manager Gareth Southgate.<\/p>\n
In June 2021, the prince joined his parents at Wembley to watch the England men\u2019s team\u2019s 2-1 victory over Germany during the Euros.<\/p>\n
He was also there to see their devastating loss in the final to Italy on penalties.<\/p>\n
But George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis cheered on the Lionesses from their home during the England women\u2019s triumphant win against Germany in the Euro 2022 final.<\/p>\n
The Wales family all support Aston Villa.<\/p>\n
George was pictured enthusiastically celebrating a 5-1 Villa win with William, Kate and Charlotte in October 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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