Prince William is in the crowd supporting England as they play Switzerland in the crucial Euro quarter-finals.
The heir apparent, 42, traveled to join fans at the Dusseldorf Arena for tonight’s quarter-final clash.
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William could be seen shaking hands and chatting with dignitaries and appeared to be in high spirits ahead of the life-and-death confrontation.
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer also wished the team good luck, saying in an X post: “You got this @England.”
Wills’ presence comes after the Prince of Wales, a passionate Aston Villa fan, presented shirts to the England men’s team before the team left for Germany.
He made a surprise visit to St George’s Park, England’s national football hub, in Burton upon Trent.
Wills also shared advice from his youngest son Prince Louis, who suggested players “eat twice as much” to secure their bid for Euro glory.
He said: “I was at school this morning with the children and asked them what I should say to you today.
“The best advice I have for you is to eat twice as much as you normally eat.
“I don’t have visions of all of you running around with huge red bellies and getting stitched up on the field.
“So I think I might take my youngest son’s advice with a pinch of salt.”
England captain Harry Kane jokingly said: “I don’t think our nutritionist will be happy with that advice.”
The Prince of Wales was seen applauding emotionally during the national anthem and took a photo with the King of Denmark before the game started.
He was then seen punching the air in ecstasy as captain Harry Kane put Gareth Southgate’s men into the lead with his 64th goal for his country.
The Prince of Wales jumped out of his seat as he passionately celebrated Kane’s first goal of the tournament.
After the game, he spoke to the English stars, telling them: “Remain calm and continue to believe in your Euro 2024 dream.”
England vs Switzerland
By Connor Greaves
England’s quest for Euro 2024 glory resumes on Saturday night against Switzerland.
The two teams will face each other in Dusseldorf for a place in the semi-finals.
Gareth Southgate’s side prepared for the clash by defeating Slovakia in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham’s injury-time equalizer sent the match into extra time, where Harry Kane headed in the winning goal.
Switzerland’s campaign contrasts sharply with that of the Three Lions.
The Swiss emerged as the tournament’s underdogs after eliminating defending champions Italy last time out.
However, England have not lost to Switzerland since 1981 and have won each of their last five meetings.
The two teams last met in March 2022, with England coming from behind to win the friendly at Wembley 2-1.
Switzerland are trying to reach the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time, having lost the previous four quarter-finals.
As for England, they have reached the semi-finals in each of Southgate’s four tournaments in charge, winning two of the three so far.
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