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 was seen enjoying a pint today, Monday, January 15, as he chatted with local Wetherspoons patrons alongside Aston Villa supporters after a visit to celebrate paramedic heroes in Birmingham.

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 Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the nation's paramedics working in "highly stressful and often distressing circumstances", as he became patron of their professional body. The former air ambulance helicopter pilot addressed the College of Paramedics' inaugural emergency and critical care conference in Birmingham.

Proud’ Prince William becomes College of Paramedics patron Prince William says he is "so proud" to become a patron of the College of Paramedics, as he attended its inaugral conference in Birmingham. The Prince of Wales met senior leaders of the College and paramedics from a range of fields,

The Prince of Wales has become patron of the College of Paramedics and will attend its inaugural emergency and critical care conference. William is a former air ambulance helicopter pilot and will deliver a speech to delegates attending the event in Birmingham dedicated to helping emergency responders make effective decisions under pressure.