Queen Elizabeth despatched her “warmest congratulations” to the England ladies’s nationwide soccer crew on Sunday after the Lionesses’ historic win towards Germany within the European Ladies’s Championship.
“The Championships and your efficiency in them have rightly gained reward,” the sovereign mentioned in a press release applauding crew members and their help workers. “Nonetheless, your success goes far past the trophy you could have so deservedly earned.”
“You might have all set an instance that shall be an inspiration for women and girls right this moment, and for future generations,” the monarch added. “It's my hope that you may be as happy with the affect you could have had in your sport as you're of the outcome right this moment.”
The Lionesses defeated Germany 2-1 in an exhilarating ultimate, with England’s Chloe Kelly scoring the profitable objective in additional time. It was the England ladies’s crew’s first main title.
Prince William, who's president of England’s Soccer Affiliation, cheered on the crew and delivered hugs and congratulations in particular person after the match.
The Duke of Cambridge additionally counseled the ladies in an emphatic assertion of his personal.
“Sensational. An unbelievable win @lionesses and the entire nation couldn’t be prouder of you all. Fantastic to see historical past within the making tonight at Wembley, congratulations!” he wrote, signing off his tweet with “W,” as he usually does to point a private message.
Previous to the beginning of the match, the duke and his daughter, Princess Charlotte, launched a candy video cheering on the crew.
“We each wish to want the Lionesses the most effective of luck tonight. You’ve accomplished amazingly properly within the competitors, and we’re rooting for you all the way in which,” the royal says earlier than Charlotte pipes up.
“Good luck!” the 7-year-old royal says earlier than signing off with a wave. “I hope you win. Bye!”
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