King Charles III has advised the England team to take comfort in their brilliant Euro 2024 campaign that saw them reach the finals.
In a personal message to the team, King Charles urged the Three Lions to “hold your heads high,” adding that being a finalist was a “really great achievement.”
In a letter published on X, King Charles wrote, “Although victory may have eluded you this evening, nevertheless, my wife and I join all my family in urging you and your support team to hold your heads high.
“All those who have participated in sporting activities at any level will know how utterly despairing such a result can feel when the prize is so near—and will join me in sending heartfelt sympathy, even as we congratulate Spain.
“But please know that your success in reaching the European Championship final is a really great achievement in itself, and one that brings with it the pride of a nation that will continue to roar for the Three Lions today—and in the many triumphs that I have no doubt lie ahead.”
Chronicle NG reports that the Spanish national team on Sunday night defeated the Three Lions of England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 trophy.
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute goal claimed the trophy for a record fourth time.
Nico Williams had put Spain ahead in the second half in Berlin, Germany, but England’s Cole Palmer equalised.
Meanwhile, Dani Olmo denied Marc Guehi’s last-minute equaliser for the Three Lions, securing the trophy for the Spanish team.
They had previously won in 1964, 2008, and 2012, with the latter two titles coming on the heels of their 2010 World Cup victory during the golden era of Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, and Andres Iniesta.
They had previously won in 1964, 2008, and 2012, with the latter two titles coming on the heels of their 2010 World Cup victory during the golden era of Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, and Andres Iniesta.
England’s failure to win the Euro 2024 Cup made them the first team to lose back-to-back Euro finals, having fallen to Italy on penalties three years earlier.
The English national team has yet to win an international title since the 1966 World Cup victory, extending their 58-year wait for success.
