King Leads National Acclaim for “Awesome” Lionesses After Historic European Championship Triumph
England’s Lionesses have secured their place in history, clinching a dramatic European Championship victory against Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The triumph has ignited a wave of national pride, with King Charles III leading the chorus of praise for the team’s “awesome” performance and remarkable resilience.
“For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’,” the King stated in a heartfelt message following the match. “As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the lionesses have made those words ring true.” He extended his family’s “warmest appreciation and admiration” and playfully challenged the team to “bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can.”
The royal family’s support was evident from the stands, with Prince William and Princess Charlotte watching the hard-fought contest in Basel, Switzerland. Charlotte was seen enthusiastically applauding alongside her father. A joint statement from the Prince and Princess of Wales shared on social media declared, “What a game! Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe. We couldn’t be prouder of the whole team. enjoy this moment England.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, also present at the stadium, hailed the Lionesses as “history makers.” He tweeted, “Champions! Congratulations Lionesses – what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you’ve made the nation proud.”
This monumental victory marks a critically important milestone for English football. The Lionesses have become the first women’s team to successfully retain a European Championship title. Furthermore, they are the first England team, male or female, to secure a major trophy on foreign soil.
To celebrate this historic achievement, an open-top bus tour is scheduled for central London on Tuesday. The tour will commence along The Mall at 12:10 pm, culminating in a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham palace. Fans are invited to attend this free event, which will also be broadcast live on the BBC. While the nation celebrates, it has been understood that Downing Street currently has no plans for a national bank holiday to commemorate the win.
