Prince William, a long-time supporter of British football, extended a heartfelt message to the Wales women’s national team ahead of their historic UEFA Women’s Euros debut this Saturday. As patron of the Football Association, the Prince of Wales took to social media to show his encouragement with a special message written in fluent Welsh.
“Best of luck to Wales as they make their Women’s Euros debut. A proud and historical moment for Welsh football,” William shared, signing off with “Pob lwc!” (meaning “Good luck”) and the initial W.
Tough Debut for Wales Against the Netherlands
Despite the royal encouragement, Wales faced a challenging opening match, falling 0-3 to the Netherlands in their first-ever appearance in the tournament. While the result wasn’t what the team had hoped for, their presence in the competition marks a major milestone for women’s football in Wales.
William Also Supports England’s Lionesses
Earlier in the week, Prince William also visited St. George’s Park in Burton upon Trent, where he met with the England women’s national team ahead of their critical match against France. The Lionesses played with determination, managing to score once, but were edged out after a second-half goal by France’s Sandy Baltimore.
England and Wales Set for Exciting Face-Off
All eyes now turn to next Sunday, when Wales and England will meet on the pitch at St. Gallen in one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament. The face-off promises intense competition and national pride, further fueling the growing women’s football rivalry between the neighboring nations.
Prince William: A Passionate Football Supporter
Known for his deep love of the sport, Prince William frequently attends major football events. He’s often spotted cheering on his favorite club, Aston Villa, and even brought his son, Prince George, to watch the team face Paris Saint-Germainin the Champions League quarter-finals this past April in France.
