Prince William congratulates England striker Beth Mead.Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty

Beth Mead of England shakes hands with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge following the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England.

Prince Williamcheered his soccer team to victory at the Women’s Euro 2020 finals Sunday.

The Duke of Cambridge, 40, attended the showpiece event at London’s Wembley Stadium in his capacity as president of England soccer’s governing body the Football Association.

England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their side’s winning goal.Nigel French/PA Images via Getty

England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday July 31, 2022.

Queen Elizabethalso sent a message of “warmest congratulations” to the winning team on behalf of the royal family.

“It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff,” wrote the Queen, 96. “The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise. However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations. It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today.”

The monarch signed the message “Elizabeth R.”

Prince William hands the Euro 22 trophy to England captain Leah Williamson.

Prince William hands the Euro 22 trophy to England captain Leah Williamson

“We both want to wish the lionesses the best of luck tonight, you’ve done amazingly well in the competition and we’re rooting for you all the way!,” Willam said ina video messagebefore Charlotte added “Good luck! I hope you win. Bye!'

The caption on the post read “Good luck tonight@Lionesses, we’re all cheering for you!”

William is a regular visitor to matches, most notably alongsidePrince George, 9, andKate Middleton, 40, at the men’s Euro 2020 games last summer.

Charlotte is also a"budding star” in soccer,her dad recently revealed, and has previouslyjoined her family at matches featuring Aston Villa, William’s favorite team.

Prince Williamalso passed on a message to the Lionesses from his daughter when he joined them for practice last month.

“Charlotte wanted me to tell you that she is really good at goal,” William said. “She said, ‘Please tell them that.’ She’s a budding star for the future.”

Prince Williamalso returned home from the outing with special gifts for his children: personalized jerseys featuring their ages as numbers!

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England’s players celebrate with the trophy after their win in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final.FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty

England’s players celebrate with the trophy after their win in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. - England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday.

Prince Williamshared his congratulationsto the Lionesses via Twitter earlier this week for earning their spot in the Euro 2020 final with a 4-0 victory over Sweden.

“Congratulations @Lionesses on making it to the #WEURO2022 final on Sunday. The entire country is so proud of everything you’re achieving. We believe in you and will be with you all the way!” William wrote, signing off with a “W” to indicate the personal nature of the message.

source: people.com