{"id":2465533,"date":"2026-06-18T15:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2465533"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:27:31","slug":"stranger-shouts-up-the-villa-to-prince-william-and-his-reaction-is-priceless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/stranger-shouts-up-the-villa-to-prince-william-and-his-reaction-is-priceless\/","title":{"rendered":"Stranger shouts &#8216;up the Villa&#8217; to Prince William and his reaction is priceless"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1cf165\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">A stranger was spotted shouting &#8220;up the Villa&#8221; to Prince William and his reaction was totally priceless. It comes as the future King was seen at Royal Ascot this week<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">09:05, 18 Jun 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 09:05, 18 Jun 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37312812\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Prince William's reaction was priceless (stock image)\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Prince William&#8217;s reaction was priceless (stock image)<cite aria-label=\"Image: Karwai Tang\/WireImage\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Karwai Tang\/WireImage)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When you&#8217;re a Royal, you likely face all manner of public interaction, but <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Prince William recently offered the perfect response to a stranger who shouted at him.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/boy-shouts-i-love-you-37245688\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William recently offered the perfect response to a stranger who shouted at him.<\/a> This week <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Prince WilliamLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-william\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> was spotted at <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Royal AscotLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/royal-ascot\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Ascot<\/a> alongside his wife, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Princess KateLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Kate<\/a>, and a brilliant moment emerged as they were engaging with people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The moment was shared on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"InstagramLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/instagram\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> by Kings Guard Tours and the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"RoyalLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Royal<\/a> couple looked glorious as they sat in the carriage. However, when people started talking to the Prince about <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"footballLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">football<\/a>, it sparked quite a conversation, and people have been left totally in awe of the future King and his abilities to mingle with the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s not the first time the Prince has delighted people either. A few weeks back, he also <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"reacted brilliantly to another man who called him in the street.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/man-shouts-oi-will-prince-37191457\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">reacted brilliantly to another man who called him in the street.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Footage was shared alongside the caption: &#8220;Prince William delights crowds with his football banter ahead of Royal Ascot. The Prince and Princess of Wales looked magnificently elegant as they boarded the Ascot Landau carriage during the Royal Procession on the second day of Royal Ascot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the clip, you then see someone shout &#8220;up the Villa&#8221;, which sparked quite a conversation. This is perhaps because Prince William is a dedicated and lifelong supporter of <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Aston VillaLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/aston-villa-fc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After someone says &#8220;up the villa&#8221;, the Prince can be seen laughing, and he said: &#8220;I think people are saying that now. Are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When the person implies they&#8217;re a supporter, William raises his hand as if to suggest it&#8217;s good news. He then goes on to add: &#8220;Good season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The video has been viewed over 400,000 times since it was shared, and people have been quick to comment too. They had all sorts of ideas to share.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One said: &#8220;The crowds and Prince are amazing.&#8221; Another added: &#8220;They seem so lovely and down to earth. He\u2019s going to make a great King.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A third replied: &#8220;What a stunning couple! The Princess is a vision in yellow!!&#8221; Meanwhile, a fourth commented: &#8220;Just just love these two. They will be the best King and Queen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Someone else also noted: &#8220;This is just gorgeous! The laughter and love they radiate! Our future King and Queen!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Many thought both William and Kate appeared to be &#8220;so lovely&#8221;, and they loved watching them engage with the crowd. It was a brilliant moment for the Royals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The footage comes as Royal Ascot continues this week. The annual <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"horse racingLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/horse-racing\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">horse racing<\/a> event began on Tuesday, and will continue until Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The event takes place at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, UK. Reports claim Royal Ascot draws in an excess of 250,000 spectators across its five-day festival in June, which makes it one of the biggest and most well-attended sporting occasions in the entire country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"King CharlesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">King Charles<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Queen CamillaLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/queen-camilla\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Queen Camilla<\/a> have also attended the event this week. Zara and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mike TindallLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mike-tindall\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Tindall<\/a> were also spotted with the Royals previously too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mirror.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A stranger was spotted shouting &#8220;up the Villa&#8221; to Prince William and his reaction was totally priceless. 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