The Prince of Wales will travel to Berlin on Sunday to watch England take on Spain at the Euro 2024 final, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Prince William, who is president of the FA, also attended the team’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland on Saturday and the group stage game against Denmark.
He congratulated England after their semi-final victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday through Ollie Watkins’ late goal.
Image: The Prince of Wales celebrates England winning the penalty shootout in the quarter-final. Pic: PA
In a message on social media, William wrote: “What a beauty, Ollie! Congratulations England! #EURO2024 Finalists. W.”
The prince, a supporter of Watkins’ club side Aston Villa, was seen cheering on England throughout the game in the stands at the Dusseldorf Arena during the match against Switzerland.
After the game, he called the match “nail biting to the very end” in a post on social media.
The King also congratulated the England men’s football team on reaching the final – but urged them to avoid more last-minute drama.
Image: William during the quarter-final. Pic: PA
In a message after the 2-1 win against the Netherlands, Charles sent Gareth Southgate’s team the royal family’s “very best wishes” and “warmest congratulations”.
But the King joked about the recent drama England fans had to endure, including a last-gasp equaliser against Slovakia and a penalty triumph against Switzerland, asking them to watch out for the “nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure”.
Charles said: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship – and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
“If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last-minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!
It comes as semi-final hero Watkins said he had the fire in his belly to be England’s game changer once again on Sunday.
“It’s been an unbelievable feeling, to be honest,” the 28-year-old said. “I was taken back by the goal but also I wasn’t shocked that I did that, really, because I have full belief in myself.
“I knew when I was going onto the pitch I was going to score. I manifested it, I had worked very hard to get to that point, so it’s been an amazing feeling but I’m not shocked.”
Asked if it gives him more belief he can have a similar impact in the final, Watkins said: “Yeah, definitely. I’ve got that fire in my belly, I’m ready whenever called upon.
“Hopefully I get the call to come onto the pitch again and then hopefully I can produce.”
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