Prince William asks Unai Emery about Villa 'every day' as Spaniard opens up on pair's relationship
Prince William asks Unai Emery about Villa 'every day' as Spaniard opens up on pair's relationship
Lewis Henderson Wed, November 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM UTC
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Unai Emery, Prince William | Source: GETTY
Unai Emery has revealed Prince William asked him about the Aston Villa squad "every day" during the transfer window as he opened up about their relationship.
The Prince of Wales, 44, has long supported Villa since idolising club legend Paul McGrath.
He often attends games at Villa Park and in Europe with his son, Prince George, and was most recently seen during the Villains' 3-0 loss to Barcelona.
Emery reflected on the pair's relationship in a special edition of Country Life magazine, which was guest-edited by the future King.
He said: "During the transfer window, he's asking about the team every day?
"'How is the team? How are you? How are we going to play some players? How are we going to do?' He is always so close to us and we appreciate it so, so much.
"When he's with us, he's a fantastic guy. We've had lunch together, he's watched training sessions, we share conversations, everything about football.
"He shows his humble personality with us. I can't forget it. For me, it seems unbelievable."
Emery continued: "He's our boss, but he's always trying to be at our level, respecting so much everything we are doing here. If he's sitting with us to have lunch, he asks: 'Where am I sitting?' Wherever you want! It's fantastic.
"We are scoring, he is celebrating, it is fantastic for us. If we can give him good news, good results, good moments in football, we are proud of it."
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The Prince of Wales reflected on his love for football and Villa, sharing how he has become increasingly into the sport over the years.
He said: "Football feels like a second family to me, I love the tribal nature of being among others who support the same team.
Prince William, Prince George | Source: GETTY
"We all experience the highs and lows of following that team together, and you get the feeling that you belong somewhere.
"I used to be a defender, usually right back, and I'm hoping to play in a few fathers' five-a-side matches.
"Since having children, I've become even more fanatical than I thought I would be about the game.
"I wasn't like this when I was 18 or 20, I kept an eye from a distance. Now, I probably think and talk about Aston Villa every day. I enjoy looking to see what is going on: the stats, the players' recovery, tactics and matches."
Prince William at Villa Park | Source: REUTERS
William previously explained why he chose to support Villa, saying his decision was influenced by backing a team that was not dominating football.
He shared: "I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments.
"Aston Villa's always had a great history. I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa, and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000. Sadly, Villa went on to lose to Chelsea.
"It was fantastic, I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on, and I was with all the Brummie fans and had a great time."
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