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 has visited a Wetherspoon pub to enjoy a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans, chatting about the club ahead of their upcoming match. Prince William joined eight supporters around a group of tables at the Birmingham pub,

Prince William dropped into a pub to share a drink with a group of fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday. Villa are eighth in the Premier league table ahead of their match against struggling Everton at Goodison Park.

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.