Prince William has issued his first major statement following Kate Middleton’s attendance at the Wimbledon final, where he presented the trophy amid his ongoing battle with cancer.
The Prince of Wales issued his statement after Spain’s dramatic victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. Spain secured their victory with a last-minute goal, winning 2-1 against England on Sunday in Berlin, capturing the trophy for a record fourth time.
In a thrilling match, Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute after Nico Williams had put Spain ahead early in the second half. England substitute Cole Palmer briefly equalised for the Three Lions. However, in the dying moments of the match, Dani Olmo produced a crucial header to clear Marc Guehi’s shot off the goal line, securing Spain victory.
Prince William, the president of the Football Association, took to social media to post his statement. He expressed his pride in the England team despite their defeat. “It wasn’t meant to be this time. We are all still very proud of you. Go England,” the future king wrote.
This statement came after Kate Middleton, despite her health problems, attended the Wimbledon final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. Her presence and strength were noticed and admired by many.
As Prince William takes on more prominent public roles, his statements reflect his leadership and support for both his family and the nation. His words of encouragement to the England football team and his unwavering support for Kate highlight his dedication and resilience in difficult times.