Queen Elizabeth II: Which football club did Her Majesty support?

We reveal that as well as the clubs supported by Prince William and Charles, the new King.

Queen Elizabeth II: Which football club did Her Majesty support?

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has led to touching tributes pouring in from all corners of the globe.

The Royal Family has serious responsibilities but even royalty can’t deny their love for the beautiful game.

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There has been widespread speculation that Queen Elizabeth II was an Arsenal supporter. Jeremy Corbyn once said in a speech: ‘Now, we know the Queen is absolutely above politics. She may be above football, too, but many locals harbour this quite secret view that she’s actually, privately, a Gooner.’

Her Majesty meeting the Arsenal players in 2007. IMAGES: @afcstuff / Twitter.

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas also claimed that Her Majesty told him she was a fan of the Gunners during a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2007.

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Royalty and their football allegiances

Prince William is an avid and staunch Aston Villa supporter, while it’s believed that Charles, the new King, is a Burnley fan. Sorry about their relegation from the Premier League last season, old boy.

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Prince William is a life-long Aston Villa supporter. IMAGE: TimesLive

Arsenal pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The players came out for the second half of their Europa League match last night against FC Zurich wearing black armbands. The whole stadium played their part in a minute of silence after the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death emerged. Arsenal fans chanted the national anthem too.

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II from @Arsenal on Twitter.

It’s expected that Premier League fixtures scheduled for this weekend will be postponed as the nation mourns the Queen’s passing.

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