Prince William and Princess Charlotte celebrate as the Lionesses make history once again, claiming victory against Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland.
The UEFA final followed England’s dramatic extra-time win, which was finally secured in a dramatic penalty shootout.
From jubilant royal reactions to unforgettable moments on and off the pitch, see all the best photos from England’s historic win at the Euro 2025 final.
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Princess Charlotte got stuck in and joined her father on the pitch to help hand out medals. The young royal donned a white cardigan as the Basel evening drew to a close.
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Prince William warmly congratulated Michelle Agyemang after the match, sharing a laugh with the young striker as he praised her performance on the pitch.
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Prince William warmly embraced Chloe Kelly on the pitch, congratulating her on scoring the winning penalty.
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High fives all round as England sealed victory in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Chloe Kelly secured the winning shot to crown the Lionesses UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 champions.
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Tension mounted for the Spanish royals as the game went into extra time.
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Prince William leaned in to share a few words with Princess Charlotte.
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The young royals were pictured shaking hands and chatting ahead of the match.
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Prince William and Princess Charlotte shared a warm moment with Spain’s Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, posing for pictures ahead of kick-off.
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Tension mounted as the match edged nearer to the 90th minute without a victor.
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Goal for England! The royals were all smiles after England player Alessia Russo’s equaliser made the score 1-1.
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Onlookers at St. Jakob-Park included the Spanish royals Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, Princess William and Princess Charlotte, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria.
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Spanish fans erupt in celebration as Prince William buries his head in his hands, reacting to Spain’s crucial goal.
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Disappointment came for England as they conceded a goal to Spain.
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The Princess smiled as she looked on, wearing a frilly, navy, polka-dot dress.
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William and Charlotte looked on in concern from the stands, their faces mirroring the tension as they watched the Lionesses fight to keep possession.
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The Spanish and British royals enjoyed a moment of friendly rivalry as they talked animatedly.
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Father and daughter were deep in discussion during the match – with Prince William whispering to Charlotte as she beamed.
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Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor of Spain joined UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Prince William as they clapped the players.
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Prince William was spotted talking to a tense-looking Princess Charlotte as the game began.
Taking to Instagram, the father-daughter duo shared a snap from behind the stands in Basel ahead of the match. The caption read: “Let’s go, Lionesses!”
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The Prince of Wales, 43, and his daughter, 10, are joined by other royals, including Spain’s Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, who will show their support for La Roja as the two teams go head-to-head in Basel.
Spain’s Women’s National Football Team announced on the news on X: “H.R.H. the Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Doña Sofía will accompany the @sefutbolfem in the final of the #WEURO2025.”
They added: “Representing the @CasaReal, they will attend the St. Jakob-Park in Basel to experience the match between England and Spain. #PlayFightAndWin.”
This marks a special royal reunion in Switzerland, with William and Charlotte also enjoying some quality father-daughter time together – echoing their much-loved video message from the Lionesses’ last major final in 2022.
Prince Willian wished the 23-player squad good luck ahead of the match.
Taking to Instagram, Prince William said: “Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow. The nation is so proud of you are through to the final after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on!”
William, who is the President of The FA and an avid Aston Villa supporter, travelled to Germany for the men’s Euro 2024 final with Prince George last year. The royal father and son were seated in the same box as King Felipe of Spain and Infanta Sofia.
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This is the latest sporting appearance from Prince William since his attendance at the Lionesses’ earlier match against the Netherlands in Zurich.
It’s also been a big sporting month for Princess Charlotte, who was also seen attending the Wimbledon men’s final earlier in the month.
Royal friends
Prince William and King Felipe of Spain are both descendants of Queen Victoria, meaning they’re distant cousins.
The two royals share not only a distant relative, but also a mutual love for sport, and they’ve developed a respected friendship over the years.
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Alongside the men’s Euros finals in 2024, the two royals also appeared together alongside the Princess of Wales, Prince George and Prince Louis at the men’s Wimbledon final earlier this month.
