Emotional Prince William hugs sobbing England heroes after Lionesses’ Euro 2022 final win over Germany
EMOTIONAL Prince William was on hand to greet the victorious Lionesses yesterday.
The Duke of Cambridge watched on at a packed Wembley as England beat Germany 2-1 to win Euro 2022.
Prince William is a passionate football fan and was visibly thrilled to see the Lionesses deliver glory to England yesterday.
He hugged players as they received their medals, looking absolutely delighted as he did so.
His appearance caused some fans online to get emotional.
One wrote: “I thought Prince William was brilliant – very much the human touch! Great win for England.”
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Another tweeted: “Prince William’s friendship and pride for our #Lionesses was on full display for the whole world tonight!”
Actress Lisa Riley posted: “Prince William hugging the players….. making me cry my eyes out!!!! the true meaning of the word CHAMPIONS the whole country is behind you @Lionesses.
“You are a credit to #england and #football CONGRATULATIONS #Lionesses #LionessesLive.”
Broadcaster Alastair Stewart added: “Well done HRH Prince William! That’s genuine enthusiasm… and pride!!!!”
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England stars deservedly partied long into last night.
And they were brilliantly received by thousands of fans at a Trafalgar Square parade this morning.
Lucy Bronze delighted fans as she partied in goggles with her team-mates.
England’s win was watched by 17.4million people on BBC One – while the 87,192 attendance set a new European Championship record.
Skipper Leah Williamson has called on English football to capitalise on this momentum, and for fans to attend WSL matches.
While broadcaster Gabby Logan called the result a “game-changing win”.
Prince William had already wished the Lionesses good luck in a video message prior to the match alongside daughter Princess Charlotte.
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And after the match, he tweeted: “Sensational. An incredible win @lionesses and the whole nation couldn’t be prouder of you all.
“Wonderful to see history in the making tonight at Wembley, congratulations!”