Prince and Princess of Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales have called the England team “an inspiration to all of us, young and old” in a personal message posted on social media.
In the post, they also shared a picture of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watching Sunday night’s Euros final defeat to Spain.
The couple’s full message reads: “England, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old. Congratulations to Spain. W & C”
Prince William and his eldest son Prince George watched the game at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday evening.
The Prince of Wales shook hands with the England team and handed them runners-up medals after the match.
England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat left fans devastated, as many had hoped to see the men’s team win a major trophy for the first time in 58 years.
King Charles also sent a message to the England team after the match. In a letter to manager Gareth Southgate, he urged him and the team to “hold your heads high”.
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