Hold your heads high, King tells Southgate and teampublished at 07:12
Spain 2-1 England
The King has urged manager Gareth Southgate and his team to “hold your heads high” in a letter after England’s painful defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
He added it was a “really great achievement in itself” to have reached the final and the team to should look to “the many triumphs which I have no doubt lie ahead”.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales, who attended the final in Berlin with son Prince George, said “this time it just wasn’t meant to be” in a post on X.
William, 42, and George, 10, watched the match alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
The British royals were joined by Felipe VI, King of Spain and his daughter, Princess Sofia of Spain.
Posting on X, external after England’s 2-1 defeat, Prince William wrote: “This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards @England. W.”
Click here for the King’s full letter and more reaction.