Prince William headed to The London and North Western branch of Wetherspoons in Birmingham New Street station this afternoon after joining a conference with paramedics in Birmingham

The future King, 42, was spotted sitting at the pub enjoying a Bulmers cider at Birmingham New Street station with fellow fans just hours before Aston Villa took to the pitch against Everton. After buying a round of beers for eight football fans, William spent half an hour chatting to them before catching a train back to London.

One supporter said the future king was a "lovely guy" and "proper down to earth" when they chatted in the West Midlands pub for 30 minutes before tonight's game.

Prince William has been spotted enjoying a pint with fellow football fans at a Wetherspoons pub. The Prince of Wales, an avid Aston Villa fan, was seen drinking at the Birmingham city centre boozer before a mid-week match. He had asked the club to organise a meet-up with some of the team's most dedicated fans.

The Prince of Wales has visited a Wetherspoon pub to enjoy a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans, chatting about the club ahead of their upcoming match. Prince William joined eight supporters around a group of tables at the Birmingham pub,

Prince William checked in at Wetherspoons in Birmingham where he handed out a royal surprise to Aston Villa fans by joining them for a pre-match pint.