The Prince of Wales still sent Aston Villa a message of support as he mourns the death of the Queen, boss Steven Gerrard revealed.
Jacob Ramsey's first-half winner sealed a scrappy 1-0 victory over Southampton on Friday after Villa Park paid tribute to the Queen.
Villa climbed to 13th after a second win of the season - and first clean sheet since April - on an evening which started with a minute's silence and the national anthem.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard thanked the Prince of Wales for his message of support
William, a lifelong Villa fan, remains in London ahead of his grandmother's state funeral on Monday but still offered his backing to Gerrard and his squad.