"He dropped the mask." Photos of Prince William's emotional behavior at a football match have gone viral online.

Photos of 43-year-old Prince William's emotional reaction to a football match have gone viral online. The day before, the future monarch attended a match of his favorite team, Aston Villa, and displayed the full range of emotions of a fan.

Usually constrained by protocol, William was shouting loudly during the game, waving his arms and hugging his friends sitting next to him. In the end, his beloved team won the important match with a score of 4:0, securing a place in the prestigious Champions League next season.

Social media is now buzzing with discussion about the prince's behavior, with users writing that this was a rare instance when William finally showed his true emotions. "He's dropped his fake facade," "Finally, we see the real William!" "William has completely lost control, which is a rare occurrence for a man of his status," they write online.

Prince William has been married to Kate Middleton since 2011. The couple has three children: 12-year-old George, 10-year-old Charlotte, and eight-year-old Louis. In the spring of 2024, Kate was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent treatment and is now reportedly in remission, having almost fully returned to her royal duties. The eldest son of King Charles III, Prince William is first in line to the British throne.

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