The royal was spotted with two of his longtime pals watching their favorite soccer team Aston Villa in a high-pressure match.

Earlier today, Prince William had an official royal engagement in London, in which he visited homelessness charity Centrepoint. Just hours after his public appearance, the Prince of Wales jetted off to Monaco where he was photographed watching his favorite soccer team, Aston Villa, compete in the UEFA Champions League.

Prince William was in Monaco to watch Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, although Britain's future king could not bring luck to his beloved team.

Aston Villa miss the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II.

AS Monaco secured a sedate 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League to move to 13 points in the league phase, and very likely ensure that France has at leas

Monaco vs. Aston Villa in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Jan. 21. This fixture takes place at the Stade Louis II. Monaco vs. Aston Villa is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Prince William was in Monaco to watch Aston Villa in the Champions League. But the future king of England couldn’t bring his beloved team luck as the Premier League side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Stade Louis II.

Prince Albert II of Monaco attended a Champions League football match without his wife Princess Charlene on Tuesday night, as he watched AS Monaco face off against Aston Villa. The princess's absence was notable as her husband joined a distinguished crowd that included Prince William.

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance in Monaco on Tuesday, where he was spotted watching Aston Villa play in the Champions League with one of his closest friends and Princess Charlotte's godfather,