England beat The Netherlands in the Euros semifinal yesterday. FA President Prince William was not in attendance in Germany, because his people cited some (p)eggy work commitments. Keep in mind, William did zero public events yesterday, but it’s possible we’ll be told that he was “working behind the scenes” on something. So, England is in the Euros final, where they will face Spain. The last time around, England made the final and they faced Italy – and Italy won. William was there and he was in such a snit about it, he refused to go down to the pitch and hand out the trophy or greet the Italian team. Italians were pissed at his disrespect and petulance.
So will William go to the final on Sunday? It’s the same day as the Wimbledon men’s singles final. So far, no one is saying. I would imagine that King Felipe will be there, maybe Queen Letizia too, since she made a point of going to the Women’s World Cup Final last year when the Spanish team won (and William couldn’t be bothered). It would also be interesting if King Charles went to the final, right? Charles released a statement about England’s semifinal win:
My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A. European Championship – and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!
Good luck, England.
Charles R
It feels like Charles is sort of edging into William’s “thing.” Keep in mind, these kinds of warm, personal messages of support for a national team competing in an international tournament are expected. Which is why it’s always been so weird that QEII, Charles and William did not and have not said one f–king word to Team UK’s Invictus team in the past two cycles. No well wishes, no “bring home some gold medals,” nothing. Anyway, I hope Spain wins!
A message from His Majesty The King to @England following today’s #EURO2024 semi-final.
Read the message in full on our website: https://t.co/pt2fCGXiVK pic.twitter.com/CWa6GAfRTk
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 10, 2024
What a beauty, Ollie! Congratulations England! #EURO2024 Finalists ????
W https://t.co/fKsChSMfFC— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 10, 2024
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- Denmark v England Euro 2024 20/06/2024. Group C Prince William in the stands ahead of the Euro 2024 match between Denmark and England at Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany on 20 June 2024. Editorial use only , Copyright: xNigelxKeenex PSI-19851-0046,Image: 883367551, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO/Nigel Keene / Avalon
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- Prince William, Prince of Wales celebrate 1-0 of Harry KANE, England 9 in the group stage match ENGLAND – DENMARK 1-1 of the UEFA European Championships 2024 on Jun 20, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.,Image: 883554360, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO / Avalon
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- Prince William, Prince of Wales celebrate 1-0 of Harry KANE, England 9 in the group stage match ENGLAND – DENMARK 1-1 of the UEFA European Championships 2024 on Jun 20, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.,Image: 883554394, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO / Avalon
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, 2 July 2024: King Charles III during the Sovereign’s Garden Party held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The party is part of The King’s trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week.,Image: 886704653, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Jane Barlow / Avalon
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, 03 July 2024: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, for the installation to the Order of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Baroness Black of Strome LT, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws LT and Sir Geoff Palmer KT.,Image: 886896658, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Andrew Milligan / Avalon
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, 03 July 2024: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, for the installation to the Order of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Baroness Black of Strome LT, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws LT and Sir Geoff Palmer KT.,Image: 886896861, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Jane Barlow / Avalon
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, 03 July 2024: King Charles III arrives for the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, for the installation to the Order of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Baroness Black of Strome LT, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws LT and Sir Geoff Palmer KT.,Image: 886898349, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Jane Barlow / Avalon
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England vs Denmark in their group stage match during the UEFA European Championships 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales
Where: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
When: 20 Jun 2024
Credit: DDP/INSTARimages**USA RIGHTS ONLY**
