The comment was met with a smile by Princess Charlotte, who found the interaction and comment highly amusing, along with one of the nearby protection officers.
The moment was caught on camera by one royal fan, delighting those who missed the interaction themselves.
One fan wrote on X: “The man loves his team.”
A second said: “Charlotte’s laugh when up the Villa comment comes.”
A third commented: “I LOVEEEE THIS!!!!”
The interaction with fans was one of many made by Prince William on Christmas Day, with the Prince of Wales also urging some fans to keep some chocolate for themselves after his youngest son Prince Louis was seen with armfuls of chocolate gifts.
The young prince, who already had his arms full, went to retrieve more sweet goodies from a royal fan when Prince William stepped in.
He told the fan: “No, no, you can’t give all the chocolates! Definitely not. You’ve got to keep them for yourself as well. Merry Christmas! Have a lovely day!”
The family aren’t expected to take part in any more public events for the rest of the festive season.
