Now, here’s a situation that would make anyone scratch their head—Prince William is in a bit of a pickle on Saturday, May 19. Not only is it his brother Prince Harry's wedding day, where he’s set to step in as the best man, but it’s also the England Football Association final. As the president of the FA, William is expected to attend the game. Talk about a double booking, right?
Let’s break it down. William, who’s 35, has been the England Football Association (FA) president for 12 years, and he takes his role very seriously. In fact, the Duke of Cambridge is such a passionate football fan—he even played a part in lobbying for England to host this year's World Cup. Unfortunately, the bid didn't go their way, and Russia ended up with the hosting rights. But his love for the sport hasn’t wavered a bit.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding service at St. George’s Chapel is set to begin at midday in Windsor, England. The lunchtime reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth is expected to wrap up around 3:30 p.m. local time. Now, here's the kicker—the football match doesn’t kick off until 5:15 p.m. So, theoretically, if everyone’s okay with William being a tad late to the royal couple’s evening bash at Frogmore House, he could potentially make it to both events. It takes about an hour to drive from Windsor to Wembley Stadium, but hey, maybe the Queen will call in the royal helicopter to help him out in a pinch.
William’s Final Decision
However, a Kensington Palace spokesperson recently confirmed to People that William has decided to skip the FA Final in favor of his brother’s highly anticipated nuptials. "The Duke’s responsibilities as Best Man mean that he will not be able to attend the FA Cup Final," the spokesperson revealed. So, it seems like we can expect to see William present for Harry’s entire wedding day after all—what a relief!
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