Earlier in the day, William and Charlotte were photographed in Switzerland, where they attended the Euros final. The royal family was firmly behind the team, leading the country in cheering on the Lionesses. A photo shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s X (formerly Twitter) account just before the game captured the pair smiling, with the caption: “Let’s go, Lionesses.”
Inspiration for Future Generations
The excitement wasn’t limited to the stadium. At Boxpark Croydon and at grassroots clubs like Brandon Groves Community Club in Essex — the former team of star forward Michelle Agyemang — support was electric. Agyemang, 19, had earned her first senior England cap just before the tournament and played a vital role in England’s comeback efforts in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
One of her biggest fans, 11-year-old Violet Ingram, who plays left wing for Brandon Grove Emeralds, said before the final: “Seeing her (Agyemang) and the team just makes me feel like I can do anything I want to do.”
A Royal Send-Off
The celebration and encouragement began well before the match. In a special performance outside Buckingham Palace, the Band of the Grenadier Guards played “Three Lions” in honor of the team. Meanwhile, the royal family’s official X account shared a heartfelt message:
“Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Final this evening.”
With their thrilling victory and royal support, the Lionesses didn’t just secure a trophy — they inspired a nation.
