Prince William recently made a surprise appearance on Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, where he openly discussed his deep passion for football and his hopes for England in the upcoming World Cup.

This marks another instance of the Prince of Wales engaging with non-traditional media, following a previous conversation with comedian Eugene Levy on Apple TV about modernizing the monarchy.

His willingness to engage with popular cultural figures like Kelce offers a more personal glimpse into the royal family.

During the 28-minute episode, Prince William confirmed he would travel to the United States for the World Cup if England were to reach the final.

He shared this commitment with Travis and his co-host brother, Jason Kelce, expressing enthusiasm for the potential trip across the Atlantic.

## Royal Football Fandom

The Prince of Wales also offered a candid insight into his family's differing views on the sport, revealing that his father, King Charles, "hates football." This contrasts with the King's past self-identification as a Burnley supporter.

William himself is a dedicated Aston Villa fan, explaining that his support intensified when the team was relegated, finding enjoyment in their battle to return to the Premiership.

He humorously described how his mood is often dictated by Aston Villa's results, stating that a win makes his weekend the "best in the world," while a loss leaves him feeling "really down" on Monday mornings.

William recalled becoming an Aston Villa supporter after watching them play against Bolton 26 years ago.

When asked about his role as president of the Football Association, Prince William offered succinct management advice: "Just don't mess up." He also shared his "Mount Rushmore" of English football players, including Sir David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Harry Kane, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Sir Bobby Charlton, noting that Harry Kane could become one of England's greatest strikers.

## A Lighter Moment

The conversation also touched on the 250th anniversary of the United States, with William playfully teasing, "There were times...

There were times..." when asked if he was surprised the US had made it this far.

He quickly added that he believes the UK and US share a "good brotherhood." Jason Kelce also reminisced about meeting the royals at a US football game at Wembley, recalling his concern about protocol while holding a beer.

He also highlighted meeting Princess Charlotte as a personal highlight, noting he has four daughters himself.