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Evening Standard
3 days ago
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- Evening Standard
Jubilant scenes as Lionesses keep Euros dream alive with second-half equaliser
In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.'
Evening Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
England fans watch on nervously as Lionesses fall behind in final
In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.'
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Royals lead nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of Euros final
In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Let's go girls!! 💪🦁⚽️ Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 27, 2025 The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA) and set to be in Switzerland on Sunday to cheer the team on, wished them good luck on Saturday. In an message, William said: 'Good luck to the Lionesses tomorrow. 'The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W.' After England beat Italy 2-1 in the semi-final in Geneva on Tuesday evening, the King and Queen wished the team their 'warmest congratulations'. Charles said: 'Knowing the Lionesses' fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday. 'Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible. 'Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more. Charles R.' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: 'Into the final and inspiring the nation. Let's bring it home.' Meanwhile, cricketer Joe Root wished the Lionesses' the 'very best of luck' in an online message, adding: 'It's been great to watch you play throughout the tournament.' Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson said the team has 'absolutely smashed it', adding that 'everybody is so proud of you'. Meanwhile, BBC Sport and ITV have secured the broadcasting rights for the Women's World Cup 2027, meaning the tournament will remain free-to-air for UK viewers. England's path to the final has been marked by late drama. They sealed their spot with a last-gasp extra-time win over Italy, following a penalty shootout victory against Sweden in the quarter-finals after nearly crashing out in extra time. The Lionesses will be looking for redemption against Spain, who edged them 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World Cup final. England boss Sarina Wiegman said the team is 'going to do everything we can to win it' and she would prefer to avoid a 'nerve-wracking' match.
Evening Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Royals lead nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of Euros final
In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.'
The Herald Scotland
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Keir Starmer serves tea and cakes at VE Day party in Downing Street
Two long tables lined with red and gold chairs on the street were decorated with flowers, miniature Union flags and table mats. Each seat had a commemorative plate and mug with VE Day 80 written on them, and food served on the tables included Victoria sponge cake, scotch eggs and pork pies. Sir Keir and his wife moved around the tables to chat with guests (Stefan Rousseau/PA) Among the guests were veterans Ruth Brook Klauber and Colin Deverell, both aged 101, as well as current military personnel and groups of cadets. Bunting was hanging over the tables and draped over the ground floor windows of No 10. Musicians from the Band of the Grenadier Guards played for the guests as they received drinks on arrival. Sir Keir walked out of No 10 holding a plate of cakes, which was greeted with applause from the seated guests. He then offered and handed out the cakes before picking up a commemorative teapot and serving tea. The Prime Minister spent around 45 minutes moving around the tables chatting to guests as they were treated to performances by wartime-themed singing group the D-Day Darlings. Earlier on Monday, Sir Keir had joined veterans on the Buckingham Palace garden steps to watch a flypast as part of the VE Day celebrations. In a post on X, he said: 'The sacrifices of those who fought for peace must never be forgotten. 'It was a privilege to join Second World War veterans at Buckingham Palace in honour of VE Day. 'On behalf of the whole country, thank you for your service.'
