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Prince William will attend the FA Cup final on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, it has been confirmed. As president of the Football Associated, the Prince of Wales will present the winners of the match with the trophy. The final, between Manchester United and Manchester City, kicks off in London at 3pm on Saturday. It comes after the Prince said he was looking forward to an "exciting summer" of football.
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Last month William attended the women's FA cup final, presenting Chelsea as the winners after their 1-0 defeat over Manchester United.
On Wednesday, the Prince congratulated the upcoming Lionesses squad following the official announcement ahead of the World Cup.
On the Prince and Princess of Wales's official Twitter, he said: "An exciting summer ahead for a team that's already achieved so much and inspired so many. Congratulations to every member of the @Lionesses squad and good luck! W".
Prince William has championed women's football in the past few years, particularly after the Euro 2022 final was won by the Lionesses, which he attended.
The Football Associated announced they were planning to use specialised stewards to prevent Just Stop Oil protestors from disrupting Saturday's match.
They are deploying specialised "sprinting stewards" in addition to normal security after protests threw orange powder in a demonstration in the Gallagher Premiership rugby union final between Saracens and Sale Sharks.
Just Stop Oil protestors have vowed to continue their disruption of UK sport until the Government alter their view on fossil fuel legislation.
On Friday, the England men's cricket team were delayed on their way to Lords for their test match after protestors blocked their route.
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It is widely reported that the Prince of Wales is a keen football fan, supporting Aston Villa and regularly attending both men's and women's England matches.
Speaking previously on his love of football and why he supports Aston Village Prince William told the BBC: "A long time ago at school I got into football big time. All my friends were Chelsea or Manchester United fans and I didn't really want to follow the run of the mill team.
"I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments. Aston Villa has always had a great history."
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