Prince William Joins Aston Villa Fans at Birmingham Pub After Royal Engagement

The Prince of Wales attended a paramedics' conference before meeting soccer fans at a Wetherspoons pub, marking his first public appearance since Princess Kate's cancer remission announcement.

Prince William, 42, was announced as the new patron of the College of Paramedics and attended its inaugural Emergency and Critical Care Conference in Birmingham on January 15, 2025.
During the conference, he praised paramedics as the 'Swiss Army knife' of frontline healthcare and drew on his own experiences as a former search and rescue pilot.
William later surprised Aston Villa fans at a Wetherspoons pub near Birmingham New Street station, where he bought a round of drinks and discussed the team's latest updates and upcoming matches.
The visit marked his first public engagement of the year and came a day after Princess Kate announced she is in remission from cancer after undergoing treatment in 2024.
Fans described the Prince as knowledgeable and passionate about Aston Villa, highlighting his genuine connection with the soccer community.