Prince William surprised by attending the FA Cup final alone this Saturday. Crystal Palace achieved a historic victory against Manchester City. After the event, the heir to the throne posted a personal message on the official account he shares with Princess Kate.
In his message, he congratulated the London team with great enthusiasm: "Congratulations @CPFC on a brilliant victory in the FA Cup! A historic win and a performance to remember. The support was unbelievable, you've made your fans proud!" The post included a video with the best moments of the match at Wembley.
Fans received the message with excitement and highlighted the prince's closeness to the sport. Many commented that his support was lucky for Crystal Palace. The team won 1-0 thanks to a decisive goal by Eberechi Eze.
A fan wrote: "Glad to see you supporting football. I'm looking forward to the women's final." Another commented: "Excited to see CPFC achieve an unbelievable victory with the unwavering support of His Royal Highness. It brought them good luck."
William and Kate Middleton: trip on the horizon
Besides the sporting event, William and Kate have a busy official schedule. Kensington Palace announced that they will travel to Scotland on Thursday, May 22. They will attend the christening ceremony of HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems shipyards in Scotstoun, and the ceremony is an important event for the Royal Navy.
Kate will play a prominent role as the official sponsor of the ship since June 2021. According to tradition, she will christen the ship by breaking a bottle of whiskey against the hull. After the ceremony, the princes will tour the interior of HMS Glasgow. They will meet with representatives of BAE Systems and the Royal Navy to learn about the project's progress and technology.
During the visit, they will also attend the Naval Construction Academy. There, they will speak with apprentices and graduates who participated in the construction of HMS Glasgow. Additionally, they will meet with technicians and crew members' families. This meeting reaffirms the couple's commitment to the Armed Forces and the training of new generations.
William and Kate have maintained a hectic pace in their royal activities. William presided over the Investitures at Windsor Castle and was named Grand Master of the Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey.
Kate held meetings with sailors linked to HMS Glasgow in Windsor. She also participated alongside William in commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The upcoming visit to Scotland reinforces their commitment to maritime heritage and the British military force. The couple continues to demonstrate their active support for the public and social life of the United Kingdom.