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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-03T20:04:02.000Z",
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    "Prince William reveals when he will 'definitely' visit the United States: 'See you there!'",
    "Lady Louise Windsor joined by half-Australian boyfriend at Duke of Edinburgh celebrations",
    "Prince Harry and Meghan 'still looking at options' for security as UK visit looms",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe Prince of Wales made a notable admission during his appearance on the New Heights podcast this afternoon.\n\nWilliam told NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce that his father \"hates\" football.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Absolutely not,\" the 44-year-old replied when Travis enquired whether King Charles had sparked his devotion to Aston Villa.\n\n\"My father hates football.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Kansas City Chiefs star appeared taken aback by the candid response.\n\nWilliam went on to acknowledge that the Royal Family possesses little footballing heritage.\n\n\"My family haven't got a particularly long history with football,\" he told the Kelce brothers. \"There are a few of us who support teams.\"\n\nThe heir to the throne explained that his passion for the sport developed through childhood friendships rather than any royal influence.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"My football love came from friends taking me to my first match and at school growing up,\" William revealed. \"You can't avoid the football chat. It's everywhere.\"\n\nHe credited schoolmates with introducing him to the game that would become a lifelong obsession.\n\n\"Some school friends or childhood friends of mine took me to my first game,\" he added.\n\nThe Prince serves as Patron of the Football Association and recently celebrated in Istanbul when Aston Villa claimed their first European trophy since 1982, defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final.\n\n### LATEST ROYAL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Prince William reveals when he will 'definitely' visit the United States: 'See you there!'\n  * Lady Louise Windsor joined by half-Australian boyfriend at Duke of Edinburgh celebrations\n  * Prince Harry and Meghan 'still looking at options' for security as UK visit looms\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWilliam has successfully passed his enthusiasm for the sport to the next generation, though not without some domestic rivalry.\n\nPrince George has embraced his father's allegiance, proudly supporting the claret and blue of Aston Villa.\n\nHis sister Princess Charlotte, however, has opted for a different path entirely, choosing to back Premier League competitors Chelsea.\n\nThe youngest of the Wales children, Prince Louis, has yet to declare his footballing colours and reportedly remains undecided about which club will earn his loyalty.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe divided household allegiances no doubt make for lively viewing when the two sides meet on the pitch.\n\nWilliam also discussed his plans for the ongoing World Cup tournament, with England set to face Mexico in a match kicking off at 1am UK time on Monday morning.\n\nPubs across the nation have been granted extended hours to accommodate supporters eager to watch the Three Lions in action.\n\nShould Thomas Tuchel's men progress past Mexico, they would face either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals.\n\nThe Prince confirmed to the NFL brothers that he intends to travel across the Atlantic should England reach the final of the competition.\n\nIn a generous gesture, he extended an invitation to Travis and Jason Kelce to join him for the occasion.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Prince William exposes what King Charles 'hates' in surprise revelation"
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