The Prince of Wales took to social media again this afternoon to congratulate his beloved Aston Villa after they lifted the Europa League, but fans have been quick to scrutinise him for one major error.
William watched from the stands as Villa made history on Wednesday evening at the Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul. It was only the second trophy they have lifted in His Royal Highness's lifetime, and certainly the most important.
The prince could be seen going through the motions - whether head in hands, roaring with emotion, or tearing up with pride, William went through it all on the evening.
The scenes were so extraordinary that the prince promptly took his phone out of his pocket multiple times during the night to record his view. This afternoon, he posted one of his homemade videos to Instagram along with another congratulatory message for his beloved side.
"What a night," he wrote. "Thank you to Turkey for hosting a great final.
"Incredible atmosphere and great sportsmanship from Freiburg. Enjoy the parade, Birmingham. W".
But fans were quick to remind William that the game was held in Türkiye, not Turkey, after the nation officially changed its name in 2022.
"Just a small reminder; the country is called Türkiye," one fan wrote.
William watched from the stands as Villa made history on Wednesday evening at the Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul
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This afternoon, he posted one of his homemade videos to Instagram along with another congratulatory message for his beloved side
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Another added: "Not Turkey, our country name is TÜRKİYE".
"İt’s Türkiye William, thanks very much," a third demanded.
Türkiye began the movement to be recognised as such in 2021, when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for all exports to be labelled as being "Made in Türkiye".
"Türkiye is the best representation and expression of the Turkish people's culture, civilisation, and values," he said at the time.
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Türkiye began the movement to be recognised as such in 2021, when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for all exports to be labelled as being 'Made in Türkiye'
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Turkish state broadcaster TRT later claimed it was also to avoid any association with the Turkish bird, which shares the same name in England. It was officially recognised by the UN in 2022.
William's error will undoubtedly fail to dampen his mood, however, after Villa's historic achievement on the night.
It started a cagey affair, with both sets of players looking content to head into the break level.
But two quickfire wonder-goals from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia sent the Birmingham-based club into the break 2-0 up.
That lead quickly became three when Buendia turned scorer to provider, as he slid the ball across to Morgan Rogers, who tapped home.
Aston Villa lifted their first trophy in 30 years last night
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Speaking on the prince after the game, Villa captain John McGinn told TNT Sports: "He's a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game - he's a massive Villa fan, so he was never going to miss it!
"It's great to have his support - he's just a normal guy.
"Hopefully it continues, and tonight he can have a few drinks with us, and maybe get his credit card out with us!"
Whether the prince joined the Villa boys in their party is unknown, but what is certain is that William's celebrations will have been cut short, with His Royal Highness due on the Isles of Scilly this afternoon, where his estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, is building 30 affordable eco-homes.
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