Prince William has been given a glorious sendoff from Buckingham Palace as he prepares to leave the UK imminently.
The Prince of Wales will travel to Basel, Switzerland, to cheer on the Lionesses as they face Spain the Woman’s Euros final on Sunday.
“Brilliant performance @Lionesses! One game from glory,” William celebrated on social media after England’s 2-1 triumph over Italy during Tuesday’s semi-final.
Kensington Palace then confirmed that the Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association, will make the trip to St Jakob-Park to spectate the final.
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Prince William has musically sent off as he travels to support the Lionesses in Basel
Appropriately, Buckingham Palace delivered their own good luck message to the Lionesses and William.
On Friday, the Band of the Grenadier Guards assembled on the palace grounds to play a rendition of Three Lions, the nation’s unofficial footballing anthem.
The British Army in London’s official account shared footage of the performance on social media.
“Fever is gripping the nation as we prepare for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Cup Final on Sunday,” the post was captioned.
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The Band of the Grenadier Guards performed a rendition of Three Lions outside Buckingham Palace
They added: “This morning the Band of the Grenadier Guards were certainly feeling football focused… will it be England or Spain to lift the trophy?”
The track, released by comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner with band the Lightning Seeds in 1996, has now become a beloved part of English sporting culture.
While the Grenadier’s rendition was not accompanied by lyrics, the iconic “it’s coming home” chorus was more than recognisable.
Thus far, only Prince William is the only British royal confirmed to be attending Sunday’s match with the presence of Princess Kate and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
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The Prince of Wales will cheer on the England national team in their clash with Spain
George shares a passion for football like his father, and his accompanied him to several other sporting events.
The father and son, both huge Aston Villa fans, were seen cheering on the Birmingham based team during their recent bittersweet Champion’s League campaign.
Conversely, George’s younger siblings, Charlotte and Louis, have yet to be photographed at football matches.
While the presence of other British royals remain unknown, the Prince of Wales will also be joined by representatives for the Spanish throne during Sunday’s match.
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Spain’s Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia will also attend Sunday’s final
The Royal House in Spain has confirmed that Princess Leonor of Asturias, the heir to the throne, and her younger sister, Infanta Sofía, will be in Basel to support the Spanish women’s national team.
Posting on the Spanish Women’s National Football official account, it was announced: “H.R.H. the Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Doña Sofía will accompany the @sefutbolfem in the final of the #WEURO2025.
“Representing the @CasaReal, they will attend the St. Jakob-Park in Basel to experience the match between England and Spain. #PlayFightAndWin”
The post accompanied a photograph of Leonor, 19, and Sofía, 18, holding Spain T-shirts with the number 10 – worn by player Athenea Del Castillo, 24.
