After an unforgettable night supporting England’s Lionesses at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final in Switzerland, Prince William and Princess Charlotte were spotted returning to London aboard a Royal Air Force jet, carrying more than just memories—they had gifts in hand from their time celebrating the historic win.
The father-daughter duo, who had attended the final in Basel, where England clinched victory over Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout, were photographed boarding the RAF flight early Monday morning. The pair appeared relaxed yet cheerful, still riding the high of the Lionesses’ thrilling performance that crowned them champions of Europe.
Sources close to the Royal Household confirmed the royals were personally gifted memorabilia by members of the England squad after the match, including a signed jersey and a limited-edition match ball, which Charlotte was seen proudly carrying as she stepped onto the aircraft. William, a longtime president of the Football Association and a vocal supporter of women’s football, was also handed a commemorative team scarf and program.
Their return to the U.K. was low-key but symbolic, with the RAF flight marking both the prestige of their status and the urgency of their official schedules back home. Insiders say the pair are expected to rejoin Princess Kate and Charlotte’s brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, later today at Windsor.
Charlotte, now 10, continues to charm the public with her increasing royal presence. Her joint statement with her father—signed “W & Charlotte”—following the Lionesses’ win was hailed as a historic first, marking the young princess’s debut in official royal communications.
Royal watchers were quick to praise the Waleses’ visible support for women’s sport and noted how the trip is part of Prince William’s broader effort to slowly introduce Charlotte to royal public life, blending family moments with state significance.
Photographs from the final showed Charlotte and William deeply engaged in the match—cheering, gasping, and celebrating each dramatic twist in the game. Their presence in Switzerland was a surprise to many, but it clearly resonated with fans and players alike.
As one fan posted on social media:
“It’s not just the Lionesses who scored big last night. Charlotte won hearts across Europe.”
With the signed memorabilia in hand and their public support still making headlines, this brief journey to Switzerland may become a defining moment in Charlotte’s emerging royal journey—and a reminder that, in the House of Windsor, the next generation is already on the move.
