Prince William has been enjoying some family time away from his royal duties but has now halted their break for an announcement.
Prince William will make a visit to Switzerland to cheer on the Lionesses in their Euro 2025 final on Sunday in an announcement made by Kensington Palace. The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association, will be at the finale of Women’s Euros in Basel after England were victorious against Italy last night.
They will play the winners of the semi-final between Germany and Spain, which takes place tonight. Both William and Kate have stepped away from their royal duties over the past week to spend some quality time with their kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who are currently off school on their summer break.
It’s likely William and the rest of the Wales family have been keeping a close eye on the fortunes of the Lionesses as straight after their extra-time win last night thanks to a winning goal from Chloe Kelly. The prince took to social media to gush: “Brilliant performance @Lionesses! One game from glory!”
Earlier in the tournament, the future King travelled to Switzerland to watch the England women’s team in their group match against the Netherlands, which they won 4-0. Before they headed off for the championships, he also visited the team at their St George’s Park training ground, the Mirror reports.
The Lionesses won thanks to Chloe Kelly’s goal(Image: The FA via Getty Images)
There, he told them: “The men’s team could definitely learn off your camaraderie and your team environment. You’re brilliant together, you create a very unique unit that is rare in lots of other sports.
“So hold onto that, treasure that, build on it, because it’s one of your greatest assets.”
William previously handed over the trophy to the England women’s team when they won the 2022 Women’s Euros after beating Germany at Wembley.
However, he was heavily criticised in 2023 when he did not travel to support the team after they reached the World Cup final against Spain the following year, which they ultimately lost.
He did send his best wishes ahead of the match though with a video message where he wished the players good luck alongside his daughter Charlotte.
It’s not known if any of his three kids will join him at Sunday’s match, although his eldest son Georgen did accompany him at the men’s Euro final against Spain in Berlin last year, which they lost.
The announcement of William’s presence at the final comes after the King also issued a statement last night to congratulate the team after reaching the final.
In a statement posted on social media, the King said: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you, the proud Lionesses, our warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the Uefa Euro tournament.
“Your journey to this stage has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the skill, determination (and test of nerve!) for which your team is so rightly celebrated. Knowing the Lionesses’ fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday.
“Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible. Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more. Charles R.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer also posted on social media “what a performance”, adding: “Into the final and inspiring the nation. Let’s bring it home.”
