Another said simply, “Where is Michelle Agyemang in this picture? You purposefully left her out. Embarrassing.” The outrage continued: “You missed Michelle Agyemang from your image!! Why??? You’re not helping yourselves…”

Other Absences Noted, But Not Criticized

Also missing from the image were reserve goalkeepers Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse. However, since neither had participated in the tournament, their absence didn’t attract the same level of attention. In contrast, Agyemang’s goals had been instrumental to the team’s performance, making her exclusion harder to overlook.

After the Lionesses defeated Spain on July 27 to win the World Cup—avenging their heartbreaking 2023 loss—King Charles released a second message, but this time with a noticeably more cautious tone. Gone was the player image; instead, the monarch opted for a simple graphic of the England flag.

In his new statement, Charles praised the team’s win and encouraged them to aim for another victory in 2027.

William and Charlotte Join in the Celebration

Echoing the King’s message, Prince William and Princess Charlotte also congratulated the team through a joint Instagram post. According to Hello! magazine, their message read: “What a game! @lionesses, you are the champions of Europe, and we couldn’t be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment, @England. William & Charlotte.”

Notably, this marked the first time Princess Charlotte personally signed off on a message as ‘Charlotte’—something she’d previously only done in posts for Father’s Day or birthdays. The father-daughter duo had watched the final together at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, showing their support from the stands.