Berlin, Germany – Prince William has urged England to “go out and show the world what you can do” as they prepare to face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. The prince, who serves as chairman of the English Football Association, will be present in Berlin to witness England’s bid for their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
A passionate Aston Villa fan, Prince William attended England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final victory over Switzerland and their group stage draw with Denmark. In a social media post on Saturday, he expressed his pride and encouragement, stating, “So proud of you England – just one more push to finish the job! Go out there and show the world what you’ve got. We believe in you. W.”
Earlier this week, King Charles III joked on social media that England should avoid last-minute drama in the final. Reflecting on Ollie Watkins’ late goal that secured a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the semi-final, the king offered his “wholesome congratulations” and “heartfelt congratulations” from the royal family.
He added humorously, “If we could encourage everyone to secure victory before the last-minute miracle goal or penalty shoot-out drama is needed, it would be a lot less stressful on the heart rate and blood pressure of the nation as a whole. Good luck, England.”
England’s last European Championship final in 2021 ended in a penalty shootout loss to Italy. Under Gareth Southgate’s eight-year tenure, the team has also faced narrow defeats in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia and the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against France.
Key Points:
- Prince William’s Support: Encourages England ahead of Euro 2024 final.
- King Charles III’s Message: Jokes about avoiding last-minute drama.
- England’s History: Seeking first major trophy since 1966.
- Southgate’s Tenure: Previous narrow defeats in major tournaments.
