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.

The Prince of Wales asked his club to arrange the gathering with some die-hard supporters from Staffordshire while on a visit to Birmingham

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.

The Prince of Wales asked his club to arrange the gathering with some die-hard supporters and the group caught up in a Wetherspoons pub after joining a conference with paramedics about training, drone

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.

The Prince of Wales surprised pub-goers today with an impromptu visit to a Wetherspoons in Birmingham, where he shared drinks with fellow Aston Villa supporters. Prince William, 42, enjoyed a Bulmers cider at the New Street station pub before buying a round of beers for eight football fans.