In their message, the royal couple wrote, “England, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old.Congratulations to Spain. W & C”
Prince William attended the match at the Olympiastadion in Berlin with his eldest son, Prince George. After the game, the Prince of Wales congratulated the England team and presented them with runners-up medals.
King Charles also sent a message to the England team, urging manager Gareth Southgate and the players to “hold your heads high” despite the defeat. In his letter, the King acknowledged the team’s success in reaching the European Championship final as a significant achievement that brings pride to the nation.
Following the match, Prince William, expressed his pride in the team, saying, “This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you.”
England’s 2-1 loss left supporters disheartened, as they had aspired to witness the men’s squad claim a significant championship for the first time in nearly six decades. Despite this setback, there is still a sense of hope and promise for what lies ahead.
England captain Harry Kane shared his thoughts on the defeat, admitting he was “heartbroken we couldn’t achieve what we worked so hard to” in a post on X. He acknowledged that the team ultimately fell short of their goal but expressed gratitude to the fans who supported them until the very end.