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Prince William recently appeared in a relaxed and candid conversation on the New Heights podcast, hosted by American football star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. During the 28-minute episode, the Prince discussed his passion for football, humorously correcting Travis on the use of “football” instead of “soccer,” reflecting the British terminology. The chat centered on the upcoming World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting, rather than on Travis Kelce’s anticipated wedding to pop icon Taylor Swift.
During the discussion, William revealed a surprising detail about his father, King Charles, stating that the King “hates football,” despite previously identifying as a supporter of Burnley. William also expressed his readiness to travel to the World Cup final in the U.S. if England makes it that far, responding affirmatively when Travis asked if he would make the journey “across the pond.” The conversation further touched on familiar meetings, including the Kelce brothers recalling an occasion at Wembley where meeting the royal family led to a mix of respect and awkwardness—Jason Kelce specifically fondly mentioning that meeting Princess Charlotte was a highlight, especially as a father of four daughters himself.
The episode, recorded shortly after England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia, featured insights on England’s squad and tactics under manager Thomas Tuchel. William highlighted Tuchel’s more dynamic and attacking style, saying, “if we lose, we lose playing the way we want to play,” and suggested that this approach could help England score many goals. Highlighting his own football journey, he shared how his dedication to Aston Villa intensified following the club’s relegation, describing how “I suddenly really enjoyed the battle to get back in the Premiership.” William admitted that match outcomes significantly affect his mood, turning his weekends into either joyous celebrations or a reluctance to socialize on Mondays when his team loses.
William also offered a glimpse into football culture, sharing both the highs and lows of being a devoted fan and warning the American hosts about the rowdy side of football support, including some of the more colorful chants that are “pretty spicy” and “quite rude to broadcast.” When asked about his role as president of the Football Association, he succinctly advised: “Just don’t mess up.” Finally, reflecting on the greatest English footballers, William named a lineup including Sir David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Harry Kane, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Sir Bobby Charlton—predicting that Harry Kane “could end up being one of the greatest English strikers we’ve ever seen,” a forecast that has since gained credibility as Kane became England’s top scorer
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