![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/william-reveals-who-hes-supporting-at-world-cup-its-dividing-opinion/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jr-prince-wiliam.jpg&description=PRINCE William has revealed who he is supporting during the World Cup – and it is already proving to be controversial. William has been President of the English FA since 2006 but Prince of Wales since September. Prince William has been President of England's FA since 2006Credit: AP Michael Sheen has hit out at Wills, saying it was 'inappropriate' for the prince to back England while holding the title of Prince of WalesCredit: PA He has joked he is supporting both England and Wales in their World Cup 2022 campaigns. Not everyone is happy with his decision to back England, with Welsh actor Michael Sheen calling the Prince of Wales's support for England in the Qatar World Cup as 'entirely inappropriate'. Sheen said his backing showed a complete lack of sensitivity after he gave Cymru's World Cup rivals a special send-off before the tournament. Prince William told the Three Lions squad: "The rest of the country is behind you, we are all rooting for you. Enjoy it." Both sides play each other in the group stages on November 29. And while his backing, as President of the FA in England, may be understandable to some, it has caused anger in Wales. Sheen said that the heir to the throne should be embarrassed for backing England at the same time as holding the title of Prince of Wales. Sheen tweeted: "He (Prince William) can, of course, support whoever he likes and as President of the FA his role makes visit understandable - but surely he sees holding the title Prince of Wales at the same time is entirely inappropriate? Not a shred of embarrassment? Or sensitivity to the problem here?" Many supporters were in total agreement with Sheen's comments. Owen Willliams said: "He's English, he can support England. In fact, he can support whoever he wants. But that title is objectionable - it implies national subjugation, it must end. He's 'Prince of Wales' by dint of his dad giving him the title. It means literally nothing else, end it." Sion Jobbins said: "William is English and shou){kind=link}
PRINCE William has revealed who he is supporting during the World Cup – and it is already proving to be controversial.
William has been President of the English FA since 2006 but Prince of Wales since September.
He has joked he is supporting both England and Wales in their World Cup 2022 campaigns.
Not everyone is happy with his decision to back England, with Welsh actor Michael Sheen calling the Prince of Wales’s support for England in the Qatar World Cup as “entirely inappropriate”.
Sheen said his backing showed a complete lack of sensitivity after he gave Cymru’s World Cup rivals a special send-off before the tournament.