• Royal football allegiances have changed over the years
  • The royals are major supporters of English football in particular

There has been speculation that the former head of state in the UK, Queen Elizabeth II, had supported various teams over the years. Now it is believed that the Queen, like some of her grandchildren, may have been a fan of West Ham United.

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The former monarch is believed to have kept quiet about her preference to remain neutral, but it has since been reported that she may have admired the club since the 1960s. One thing is for certain, she certainly supported the English national team, and Prince William himself attends their matches regularly!

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