While the pitch at St Jakob-Park in Basel was ablaze with footballing prowess, the stands held a different kind of spotlight: the unmistakable charm of Prince William and Princess Charlotte. The father-daughter duo made a touching appearance at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final, lending their support—and style—to England’s Lionesses, who clinched a thrilling victory over Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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Before the match even began, the Prince and Princess of Wales’s official Instagram offered a rallying cry: “Let’s go Lionesses!”—a message accompanied by a candid snapshot of the pair in high spirits. But it was their warm pre-match encounter with Spain’s Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía that truly set a tone of friendly rivalry and international elegance.
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Throughout the match, William and Charlotte were captured exchanging whispers and wide-eyed reactions, the stakes of the game reflected in their every expression. At one tense moment—after England failed to defend a goal—William leaned in protectively to console his daughter, a tender moment that didn’t go unnoticed.
When victory was finally sealed for the Lionesses, the stadium erupted—and so did the royal pair. Jumping to their feet and embracing with sheer delight, their unfiltered joy was a poignant reminder of the power of sport to unite generations.
As always, sartorial choices played their own supporting role. Prince William opted for diplomatic finesse in a navy suit, subtly patriotic in a red-and-white striped tie. Charlotte, meanwhile, channeled timeless British charm in a navy polka-dot dress with ruffled shoulders—a delightful re-wear from last year’s Wimbledon, and a clear nod to her mother Catherine, Princess of Wales’s penchant for polished, repeat-worn classics.
After the final whistle, the Prince of Wales stepped onto the field with grace, personally congratulating the Lionesses and shaking hands with standout player Michelle Agyemang. With a triumphant match in the books and a lifetime memory made, William and Charlotte now return home to regale the rest of the Wales family—Kate, George, and Louis—with tales of football glory, royal camaraderie, and the joy of cheering on champions.
