As England gears up for its first title match on foreign soil, King Charles III has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the national team. England will face Spain, led by the prodigious Lamine Yamal, in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
England’s journey to the final has been nothing short of dramatic. A stoppage-time goal from substitute Ollie Watkins secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, sending the Three Lions to the championship game.
The match was filled with tension, especially after the Netherlands’ 21-year-old Xavi Simons scored from outside the area, marking him as the second youngest scorer for the Dutch at a European Championship.
The atmosphere at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was electric, with Dutch supporters dominating the stands and city center. England’s comeback silenced the sea of orange, setting the stage for a historic showdown in Berlin.
Reflecting on the upcoming final, England captain Harry Kane acknowledged the challenge posed by Spain, widely considered the best team in the tournament. “It’s going to be unbelievably tough – a really difficult game,” Kane said. “One more game to make history.”
King Charles echoed the nation’s excitement and trepidation in his message to the team. “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship – and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match,” he wrote.
“If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated! Good luck, England.”
The monarch’s words resonate with fans who have witnessed England’s nail-biting progress through the knockout stages. From a stoppage-time equalizer by Jude Bellingham against Slovakia to a penalty-shootout triumph over Switzerland, the team’s resilience has been a source of national pride and anxiety.
As England prepares to face Spain in Berlin, the nation, including its monarch, is united in hope and anticipation for a historic victory.
