Prince William criticizes Saturday afternoon football blackout rule

Prince William has criticized the Saturday afternoon blackout rule that prevents football matches from being televised at 3 PM. He finds it frustrating as it limits his ability to watch Aston Villa games when he cannot attend in person. The blackout rule was established in the 1960s to promote attendance at lower league matches. It remains in place despite international broadcasters being able to show these games, and it is protected in current TV rights agreements. In a recent interview, Prince William also shared that he participates in fan forums anonymously to engage with other supporters and discuss club issues. He values the conversations and insights from fellow fans.