London (UK), 12 July 2021 – A “heart-breaking” final. Thus the principe William, honorary president of the English Football Association (Fa) and second in line to the British throne, he comments desolate England’s home defeat at Wembley in the European Championship final with Italy. William watched the match in the stands with his wife Kate and the firstborn George, which has become a symbol of a bitter evening for the English: on the prince’s face we saw the irrepressible joy after Luke Shaw’s goal in the second minute, the disappointment following the equalizer of Italy and then the sadness after the decisive penalty. “We are heartbroken, but you can hold your head up and be proud “is the tweet of the Duke of Cambridge addressed directly to the Whites of Gareth Southgate a few minutes after the defeat.
During the evening, a more institutional comment arrives – through the official Instagram profile of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate. Which begins with due compliments to the winners: “Congratulations Azzurri for a great victory “. The message of the English royals continues with the embittered tones of those who have come close to success, but without being able to reach it:” England, you have all come so far, but unfortunately this time it wasn’t our day“And then William and Kate’s consolation attempt towards the Three Lions and, of course, the whole country:” You can all hold your head up and be so proud of yourself, there’s more to come“.
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