Prince William resumed his hands-on support for England’s women’s team at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, flying to Zurich on 9 July to watch the Lionesses beat the Netherlands 4–0 in their second group-stage match. The emphatic win, secured after an opening defeat to France, kept the reigning champions on course for the knockout round and saw the Prince join the squad in post-match celebrations as patron of the Football Association. The Prince of Wales returned to Switzerland on 27 July, this time accompanied by Princess Charlotte, for the final in Basel. England, coached by Sarina Wiegman, are bidding to defend their European title against world champions Spain in a replay of the 2023 World Cup showpiece. Spain, led by Montse Tomé, are seeking their first European crown to add to their global and Nations League triumphs. Spain took a 1–0 lead into half-time at St. Jakob-Park after Mariona Caldentey headed in an Ona Batlle cross. England will need another second-half recovery to retain the trophy, while a Spanish victory would complete an unprecedented treble of major titles in consecutive years.
Mariona Caldentey's header separates Spain and England at half-time in the #WEURO2025 final. Sarina Wiegman's side will need to call on their powers of recovery once again — they are facing a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final. Analysis and reaction: https://t.co/geIl1z3TvO https://t.co/dKACxVkfCi
The Prince of Wales has taken Princess Charlotte to watch the Lionesses at the Women’s Euros final👇 https://t.co/uhejiB4IBg
England fans before Lionesses face Spain in Euro 2025 final https://t.co/z8prX8qMzY