Prince William visited St. George’s Park this morning to meet the England Women’s football team ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Women’s Euros kick-off.
In his role as Patron of The Football Association, he arrived at England’s national football centre to wish the squad luck for the tournament beginning July 2, .
Upon arrival, The royal received a briefing from England Women’s Head Coach Sarina Wiegman and senior FA officials about the team’s tournament preparations.
He then joined a Made for This Game session featuring junior girls’ football teams from primary and secondary schools.
Prince William visited St. George’s Park this morning to meet the England Women’s football team ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Women’s Euros kick-off.
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These teams were established following the Lionesses’ 2022 victory, which has inspired a new generation of female footballers.
The prince participated in activities with former Lionesses Rachel Brown-Finnis and Kerry Davis.
During the session, he met young players, coaches and referees involved in the grassroots programme.
The campaign aims to provide ongoing opportunities for girls to play football and ensure continued growth of the grassroots game.
The prince participated in activities with former Lionesses Rachel Brown-Finnis and Kerry Davis.
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The prince subsequently met current squad members alongside their friends and families to discuss their tournament preparations.
This included both experienced players with previous Euros appearances and those competing in their first major championship.
He then participated in a shirt printing activity with staff and players in the changing rooms, helping to prepare kit for the tournament.
The visit concluded with the prince presenting official tournament shirts to the players selected for England’s Euros squad.
Prince William opened up on the aftermath of England’s crushing 2-1 defeat to Spain in the men’s Euro 2024 final last summer.
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In March, Prince William opened up on the aftermath of England’s crushing 2-1 defeat to Spain in the men’s Euro 2024 final last summer.
The Prince of Wales was serving as President of the FA at the time and went into the England men’s changing room to console the players.
The royal revealed it was one of his most challenging moments as President of the FA, a role he held for nearly two decades before stepping down shortly after Euro 2024.
William said: “That was the hardest changing room atmosphere I’ve ever had to walk into.”