The KING congratulated the England men’s football team on reaching the Euro 2024 final – but urged them to avoid further last-minute drama.
In a cheeky message to Gareth Southgate’s team following the Three Lions’ 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, Charles sent the players the royal family’s “best wishes” and “warmest congratulations”.
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But the King joked about the recent drama suffered by English fans, including a last-gasp draw in the second round against Slovakia and a penalty triumph against Switzerland in the quarter-finals, urging them to watch their blood pressure. of the country in the final. confrontation with Spain.
He said: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the European Championship final – and to send our best wishes for Sunday’s game.
“If I can encourage them to secure victory before the need for any last-minute wonder goals or other penalty dramas, I’m sure the strains on the country’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly eased!
“Good luck, England.”
Prince William also congratulated the team at the final whistle.
Writing on Prince and Princess of Wales X’s account, the future monarch and huge football fan said: “How beautiful Ollie! Congratulations England! EURO2024 finalists.
It comes after more drama in the semi-final after Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins scored the 90th-minute winner to send them through.
The Three Lions fell behind after seven minutes to a Xavi Simons goal, but a controversial Harry Kane penalty, awarded by VAR, leveled the scores 10 minutes later.
The Prince of Wales, a Villa fan, also congratulated England and singled out Watkins for praise in a message on social media.
He said: “How beautiful, Ollie! Congratulations England! #EURO2024 finalists.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who watched part of the game while attending a NATO summit in Washington DC, confirmed he will attend Sunday’s final in Berlin.
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