The Prince of Wales and his daughter Princess Charlotte have been pictured in Switzerland ahead of the Euros final as the royal family led the nation in wishing good luck to England’s Lionesses.
Sunday’s match kicks off at 5pm UK time in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on both BBC One and ITV1.
Shortly before kick-off, a picture of William and Charlotte was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s X account with the caption “let’s go, Lionesses”.
Let’s go, @Lionesses! 🏴 pic.twitter.com/W0lr3FGpcW
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 27, 2025
In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family’s official X account posted: “Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Final this evening.”
Many fans gathered in venues across the country to watch the final, with supporters waving England flags and loudly singing the national anthem at Boxpark Croydon and star striker Michelle Agyemang’s former club Brandon Groves Community Club in Essex.
The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), applauded the national anthem as he stood next to Charlotte in the stadium.
In a message, William said: “Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow.
Let’s go girls!! 💪🦁⚽️
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 27, 2025
Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Final this evening. pic.twitter.com/y1tcrm94ST
“The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W.”
After England beat Italy 2-1 in the semi-final in Geneva on Tuesday evening, the King and Queen wished the team their “warmest congratulations”.
Charles said: “Knowing the Lionesses’ fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday.
“Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible.
“Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more. Charles R.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “Into the final and inspiring the nation. Let’s bring it home.”
He said the team had “changed the game – breaking barriers, making history and inspiring the next generation.”
“Tonight, the whole nation will be behind them. Come on England!” Sir Keir said.
The @Lionesses have changed the game — breaking barriers, making history and inspiring the next generation.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 27, 2025
Tonight, the whole nation will be behind them.
Come on England!https://t.co/wCKlLo15KW
Meanwhile, cricketer Joe Root wished the Lionesses’ the “very best of luck” in an online message, adding: “It’s been great to watch you play throughout the tournament.”
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson said the team has “absolutely smashed it”, adding that “everybody is so proud of you”.
Meanwhile, BBC Sport and ITV have secured the broadcasting rights for the Women’s World Cup 2027, meaning the tournament will remain free-to-air for UK viewers.
England’s path to the final has been marked by late drama.
They sealed their spot with a last-gasp extra-time win over Italy, following a penalty shootout victory against Sweden in the quarter-finals after nearly crashing out in extra time.
The Lionesses will be looking for redemption against Spain, who edged them 1-0 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
England boss Sarina Wiegman said the team is “going to do everything we can to win it” and she would prefer to avoid a “nerve-wracking” match.
