Prince William helped increase spirits after England’s defeat within the UEFA European Championship closing to Spain on Sunday, July 14.
The England nationwide soccer group misplaced 2-1 to the Spanish facet on the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, with William, 42, and Prince George, 10, watching on. The royals flew to Germany to assist the England squad whereas William’s spouse, Princess Kate Middleton, and daughter Princess Charlotte attended the Wimbledon tennis males’s closing in London on Sunday.
After the sport ended, the Prince of Wales — the president of England’s soccer governing physique, the Soccer Affiliation — was pictured providing form phrases to solemn England gamers together with captain Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham. He was additionally seen consoling England coach Gareth Southgate.
Earlier within the night, William and George had been noticed greeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Welsh soccer participant Gareth Bale earlier than the sport bought underway. Scroll all the way down to see all the photographs.
Prince William, Prince George Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar by way of Getty Pictures
William’s father, King Charles III, supplied the England group his condolences on Sunday’s loss in a letter to Southgate, shared by Buckingham Palace by way of X.
“Though victory might have eluded you this night, nonetheless my spouse and I be part of all my household in urging you and your assist group to carry your heads excessive,” Charles, 75, wrote on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla.
“All those that have participated in sporting actions at any degree will know the way completely despairing such a end result can really feel when the prize was so close to – and can be part of me in sending heartfelt sympathy, at the same time as we congratulate Spain,” the letter continued.
⚽️ His Majesty The King has written to Gareth Southgate and the @England group following their loss towards Spain on the @EURO2024 closing this night.
Learn the letter beneath. pic.twitter.com/YTHYRfeR44— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2024
“However please know that your success in reaching the European Championship closing is a very nice achievement in itself, and one which brings with it the satisfaction of a nation which can proceed to roar for the Three Lions in the present day – and within the many triumphs which I’ve little doubt lie forward,” he added, signing off as “Charles R.”
On Wednesday, July 10, the king congratulated England on making it to the Euro 2024 closing, following the group’s semi-final victory over the Netherlands, and even teased the squad over its last-minute victories through the event.
“If I’ll encourage you to safe victory earlier than the necessity for any final minute wonder-goals or one other penalties drama, I’m certain the stresses on the nation’s collective coronary heart charge and blood stress could be significantly alleviated,” Charles wrote in his message.
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