A video clip capturing the Prince of Wales dismissing an incoming phone call so he could keep recording Aston Villa's Europa League trophy celebration has gone viral on social media.
The 43-year-old heir to the throne was filmed on his mobile attempting to zoom in on the victorious squad when a call interrupted him. Without a moment's pause, he swiped the notification away and returned to filming.
"Do not call Prince William when he's busy filming Aston Villa lifting the trophy," read the caption on X.
Supporters praised the future king for his relatable behaviour. "Haha, priorities! Prince William ignoring the call like the rest of us when our team finally wins something big," one fan commented.
Prince William swiped away a phone call during the Aston Villa celebrations
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The footage William captured later appeared on his and Catherine's Instagram account.
"What a night," the prince wrote alongside the video. "Thank you to Turkey for hosting a great final. Incredible atmosphere and great sportsmanship from Freiburg. Enjoy the parade, Birmingham. W."
In the immediate aftermath of the final whistle, William celebrated intensely with his inner circle.
His group of close companions included longtime friend Ben "Dawesey" Dawes, Thomas van Straubenzee, 43, and Edward van Cutsem, 53, a childhood friend and godson of King Charles III.
Prince William could be seen filming the celebrations
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Positioned between the van Cutsems, the future monarch joined supporters belting out Sweet Caroline with fingers raised skyward.
In a lighthearted moment, Edward and his 16-year-old son Jake were spotted playfully patting William on the head.
The prince was eager to share the moment with fellow Villa supporters beyond his immediate group, beckoning fans over to join the celebrations.
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson, who host the Claret & Blue Podcast, were stunned when William summoned them by name.
What a night. Thank you to Turkey for hosting a great final. Incredible atmosphere and great sportsmanship from Freiburg. Enjoy the parade, Birmingham. W
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 21, 2026
🎥 The Prince of Wales pic.twitter.com/dq72ZPBsWJ
Video footage captured Mr Kendrick and the prince embracing tightly over a balcony, slapping each other's backs as William exclaimed: "What an amazing night."
When Mr Kendrick drew attention to fans flooding onto the pitch, the prince responded: "I was tempted to go down there, but I thought, 'Let's let everyone else have their moment.' This is about the players, the team and the fans. This is really important."
Mr Rolinson playfully suggested they go dancing in the fountains together, prompting William to laugh and reply: "You lead the way, mate. I'll follow you."
The prince's exuberant evening in Istanbul took its toll when he arrived for royal engagements in Cornwall on Thursday.
Prince William pictured celebrating with all his friends in Istanbul | PAWilliam turned up 40 minutes behind schedule at Nansledan, a Newquay development managed by the Duchy of Cornwall, sporting sunglasses and a noticeably hoarse voice.
His outfit paid tribute to his boyhood club, pairing a blue shirt with a claret tie.
Despite his evident fatigue, the heir to the throne remained in high spirits throughout the visit.
He made light of his condition, apologising for his lost voice and quipping: "I'm trying not to talk about it all day!"
The prince had spent Wednesday night throwing his arms around supporters and soaking up the atmosphere following Villa's triumph over Freiburg.