Princess Charlotte has issued a rare joint statement with Prince William to celebrate the Lionesses victory over Spain in the Women’s Euros Final.
The 10-year-old Princess accompanied her father to Basel, Switzerland to witness what proved to be a tense and hard fought victory for England.
The royal’s message, shared on social media, 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.”
Marking a royal first, the congratulations were signed off: “W & Charlotte.”
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Princess Charlotte has issued a unprecedented statement with Prince William
Initials at the end of messages signify they have come directly from the royals themselves. Charlotte has followed suit previously, signing off recent birthday and Father’s Day messages with “C”.
However, this is the first time she has used her full name in official communications.
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The rare statement congratulated the Lionesses on their victory over Spain in the Euros finals
Beyond her statement, Princess Charlotte’s presence at Sunday’s final was in itself a royal first.
The 10-year-old Princess has not publicly accompanied her father to a football game previously but led the next generation of royals the St Jakob-Park Stadium.
She and William witnessed Spain open the scoring during the match with a strike from Mariona Caldentey in the 25th minute.
The Lionesses came out for the second half still 1-0 down but came roaring back with a header from Alessia Russo, assisted by Chloe Kelly, in the 57th minute.
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William quickly joined the pitch to celebrate with the Lionesses after their hard fought win
The nail-biting game remained deadlocked for the remainder of the second half and through extra time leading a dreaded penalty shootout.
Beth Mead, who was up first to take a shot, was dramatically forced to retake her shot which was then saved.
However, Chloe Kelly proved to be England’s hero as she scored the winning penalty and secured England’s women’s second European title.
Following England’s victory, Charlotte watched on from elsewhere as William congratulated the Lionesses in person on the pitch. She later rejoined her father for the celebrations.
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Charlotte was attending her first public football game alongside her father
King Charles also issued a statement on behalf of the Royal Family, congratulating the England team on their second European title.
“This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the EUROS 2025,” his message began.
He continued: “For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’.He continued: “For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’.
“As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true,” the King celebrated.
“Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”
His majesty signed off the message with his “Charles R” signature.
