Prince William Sends Message of Support to Favorite Soccer Team as He Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.Photo: CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Prince Williamis thinking of others while he mournsQueen Elizabeth II. The Prince of Wales, 40, sent a message of support to hisfavorite English soccer teamlast week while preparing for thelate monarch’s funeralon Monday, the team coach has revealed. “He messaged in the week, to the club,” Steven Gerrard, manager of Aston Villa Football Club said Friday, reported theBBC. “That shows everything about what he thinks of this club,” Gerrard added about William, who is a lifelong supporter of the team and frequently attends games at the club’s Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England – withKate Middleton,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottesometimesjoining himin the stands.

Prince William Taps Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Friend Chef José Andrés for Earthshot Prize Role

(Left) Prince William in Singapore on Nov. 6, 2023; (Right) Chef Jose Andres backstage at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on March 19, 2024.Photo:Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Prince William’sEarthshot Prizehas recruited ChefJosé Andrésfor a new role on its judging panel — meaning that the celebrity chef will now be connected to both the Prince of Wales and his brother,Prince Harry.

Prince William to PEOPLE: 'The Future of Our Planet Hangs in the Balance'

Prince William.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Prince Williamknows there is no time to waste.On Friday night, the Prince of Walessat front and centeras the secondEarthshot PrizeAwards Ceremony was held at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, carefully listening and happily applauding as the five winners were celebrated for their innovative ideas helping to improve the planet. In an exclusive piece written for PEOPLE, Prince William explains why he brought the awards to Boston, the urgency of the winners' and finalists' work and why “we can be optimistic about the future of our planet.

Prince William Travels to Scotland for Key Campaign as Kate Middleton Returns to Work Behind the Scenes

Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Prince Williamis in Scotland promoting his mission to end homelessness. On Sept. 19, the Prince of Wales, 42, stepped out in Aberdeen to meet people working to end homelessness in the area and representatives from the Homewards Aberdeen Coalition.King Charles' son made the trip to thank those working to support those experiencing homelessness. Addressing homelessness is a key focus of Prince William’s public royal work, and his spokespersonhas creditedWilliam’s late motherPrincess Diana’s attention to the issue as an inspiration theHomewardsprogram, of which Aberdeen is a participating city.

Prince William Visits with Welsh Guards After Kate Middleton Misses Big Event for Her Irish Guards

Prince William visits the Welsh Guards on March 20, 2024.Photo:Welsh Guards Welsh Guards Prince Williamis reporting for Colonel duty. On Wednesday, William made a private visit to the Welsh Guards at the Combermere Barracks near Windsor, where he lives withKate Middletonand their three children. Hebecame Colonel of the Welsh Guardsin 2023, a fitting role asKing Charlesnamed him the Prince of Wales following his accession, the traditional title for the heir to the British throne.