Prince George makes surprise appearance at FA Cup final alongside Prince William - best photos

Prince William shakes hands with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as he hands over the winner's medal.

The Princes clap politely as Manchester United win 2-1. Prince William is an Aston Villa fan.

Father and son eye up the trophy during the game.

Prince William stands on the pitch for the pre-game national anthem.

Prince George zoned in on the action from the stands.

The young royal was seen getting into the action, cheering from the stands as his dad concentrated on every move.

Prince George was seen wearing a suit and a striped tie as he took his seat in the royal box. 

Prince William, who is a loyal Aston Villa supporter, was seen alongside his son in a coordinating look.

The father-son outing is one of the few public engagements the young royal has been seen at amid his mother Princess Kate's public absence as she undergoes treatment for cancer. 

The Prince greeted two of Manchester City's best-loved players Phil Foden and Erling Haaland along with their child mascots.

The Prince of Wales was seen shaking the hand of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag ahead of kick-off.

Prince William headed onto the pitch to shake the hand of every player before kick-off.

Prince William was seen greeting the Manchester United players ahead of the match in his smartest suit. 

A sea of loyal fans flooded Wembley Stadium ahead of the kickoff.

Prince William is an avid football follower and the aptly-appointed president of the Football Association. 

It has been announced that the Prince of Wales' appearance at the match is likely to be one of only a handful made by the royal family in the coming weeks, after the monarchy postponed engagements "which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign" following the announcement of a General Election on 4 July.

Prince William attended the 2023 FA Cup final where the same two teams faced off, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Manchester City who were awarded their medals by King Charles' son.  

Princess Kate's husband has been known to attend sporting events with his lookalike son in the past, including during the Euros in 2021 where his mother was also present at a match between England and Germany.

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Prince George also showed his sporting side alongside his younger sister Princess Charlotte, nine, in 2023 when the royal siblings were seen cheering from the stands during the Wimbledon men's final.