![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/prince-william-confesses-i-cant-speak-welsh-as-world-cup-row-rumbles-on/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_The-Prince-Of-Wales-Visits-The-Senedd.jpg&description=Prince William, who is President of the FA, visited the England players on Monday to hand out their squad numbers before they jetted off to the Middle East - but he has been criticisedWilliam says he's supporting both England and Wales at World Cup Welsh actor Michael Sheen has hit out at Prince William as being 'entirely inappropriate' for supporting England in the World Cup, while holding the Prince of Wales title. The two countries are due to meet in the group stages of the Qatar tournament, facing off at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on November 29. William, who is President of the Football Association, visited the England players on Monday to hand out their squad numbers before they jetted off to the Middle East. The heir, 40, told the team: 'The country is behind you' later adding: "I'll see you in the final". But in a sign of his dual role, William on Wednesday for the first time visited the Welsh Senedd in Cardiff since being made Prince of Wales by his father after the late Queen's passing. The future king, who is said to be learning the language, tried his hands at a few words but embarrassingly confessed 'I can't speak Welsh'. Award winning actor Sheen, whose rousing speech to the Welsh squad which went viral ahead of their World Cup appearance, questioned whether the Prince should acknowledge the 'sensitivity to the problem' of publicly showing his allegiance to England. The star of stage and screen, posted a message on Twitter referencing a video from the official Football Association page showing William speaking to and hugging players including Manchester City star Jack Grealish. He said: "He (William) can, of course, support whoever he likes and as President of FA his role makes visit understandable - but surely he sees holding the title Prince of Wales at same time is entirely inappropriate? Not a shred of embarrassment? Or sensitivity to the problem here?" ( Getty Images) Sources close to the future king have said William is "aware" of the sensitivitie){kind=link}
Prince William, who is President of the FA, visited the England players on Monday to hand out their squad numbers before they jetted off to the Middle East – but he has been criticised
Welsh actor Michael Sheen has hit out at Prince William as being “entirely inappropriate” for supporting England in the World Cup, while holding the Prince of Wales title.
The two countries are due to meet in the group stages of the Qatar tournament, facing off at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on November 29. William, who is President of the Football Association, visited the England players on Monday to hand out their squad numbers before they jetted off to the Middle East.
The heir, 40, told the team: “The country is behind you” later adding: “I’ll see you in the final”. But in a sign of his dual role, William on Wednesday for the first time visited the Welsh Senedd in Cardiff since being made Prince of Wales by his father after the late Queen’s passing.
The future king, who is said to be learning the language, tried his hands at a few words but embarrassingly confessed “I can’t speak Welsh”. Award winning actor Sheen, whose rousing speech to the Welsh squad which went viral ahead of their World Cup appearance, questioned whether the Prince should acknowledge the “sensitivity to the problem” of publicly showing his allegiance to England.