Prince William's football love shows again with special Truro City shout-out

Prince William may be on holiday with Kate Middleton and their kids, but he still found time for a classy royal assist. 

The Prince of Wales sent a personal message to Truro City Football Club ahead of their National League debut, congratulating the “Tinners” on becoming Cornwall’s first professional team.

In a note shared by the club on August 8, William, writing via his private secretary and signing as the Duke of Cornwall, praised captain Connor Riley-Lowe and the squad for their promotion and long-awaited return home. 

“Good luck to the Tinners,” the letter closed, underlined for emphasis. Truro host York City in their historic home debut on Aug. 16.

It’s a big leap for Truro, who clinched promotion in April, and for Riley-Lowe, who juggled teaching with football until the step up. 

The royal nod comes as no surprise: William is a lifelong football fan and FA president, with a soft spot for Aston Villa, a passion he’s passed to Prince George, 12.

The Wales family has kept a low profile since Trooping the Colour, minus sporty cameos: George and Princess Charlotte, 10, joined their parents at Wimbledon in July, and Charlotte flew with William to Switzerland to watch the Lionesses win UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. 

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