Prince William, the future king of the United Kingdom, is in the middle of a quandary that’s probably familiar to most people: wedding vs. sports. His younger brother, Prince Harry, is marrying actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, and he’s the best man. But England’s Football Association Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea is on Saturday as well, and William is expected to attend in an official capacity.While this seems like a no-brainer — family over soccer, and you spend the day stealing glances at your phone during the ceremony and reception — it’s not quite that easy for William. Why does Prince William need to attend the FA Cup final?This is more about duty than about William wanting to watch some soccer on a Saturday afternoon. William has been the FA president since 2006, and he takes his responsibilities seriously. Every year, the FA president is expected to attend the final game at Wembley Stadium and present the trophy to the winner. The FA Cup final is a hugely important sporting event in England, and the president’s duties are a longstanding tradition.See more of the Royal Family: 22 PHOTOS Prince William, Duchess Kate and Prince Harry together See Gallery Prince… Read full this story
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