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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Princess Charlotte joins dad William in Basel to roar on Lionesses to victory at Euros final
PRINCESS Charlotte has joined dad William in Switzerland tonight to help roar on the Lionesses to victory. England are set to go head-to-head against Spain in Basel, with football fan Charlotte joining her dad in the stands. The pair were spotted in Switzerland this afternoon, where excited fans have been packing out fan zones all day. The princess wore a polka-dot navy dress, while her dad opted for a dapper suit. Ahead of the final, which kicks off at 5pm UK time, Prince William joined millions across in England in cheering the Lionesses on. He 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!' His words of support have been echoed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, who played footie anthem Three Lions in front of Buckingham Palace. The Lionesses have had an incredible run up until now, beating Italy and Sweden to land a spot in the final. Although the bookies have counted out the team several times so far, they've proven that they can beat the odds and win. The Spanish team might be the bookies' favourite to win tonight, but England fans think the Lionesses can pull off another incredible victory. England fans flock to Basel to roar on Lionesses in Euros final The match tonight is expected to be especially tense, as the two teams have previously gone head-to-head in the World Cup final 2025. Sadly, for the Lionesses, Spain won but the Euro final 2025 is a chance for them to get even. The match is due to take place in Basel, Switzerland, at the massive St Jakob-Park stadium and an estimated 38,000 fans will be in attendance. Meanwhile, an estimated 16 million Brits will be watching from home, when the game is broadcast on BBC and ITV. A slew of celebrities have cheered the Lionesses on too, with Amanda Holden saying: 'You can do it girls! "The whole country is behind you and we are so proud. Bring it home.' Loose Women's Katie Piper added: 'Good luck Lionesses! You've already inspired so many with your passion, teamwork and fight.' Ahead of the match, England Skipper Leah Williamson revealed that the team feels the support from the nation behind them. She said: 'We're very connected to what it means to the nation because it means the same to us. "The opportunity of tomorrow and what's on offer is the best thing in football — we have a chance to fight for the trophy. 'We recognise the opportunity and we'll do everything we can to take it.' Fans have flooded the stadium already, bearing flags and even bringing cardboard cutouts of their favourite players. At home, pub licenses have been extended to 1am so that Brits can cheer on their team together. 4 4 4
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royals praise England's Lionesses 'fighting spirit' ahead of Euros final
Prince William has joined other famous faces in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain. The match later today (July 27) will kick off at 5pm UK time in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on both BBC One and ITV1. The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA) and is set to be in Switzerland to cheer the team on, wished them good luck on Saturday. In a 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.' 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.' 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.' Cricketer Joe Root also 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'. Recommended Reading: Women's Euros 2025: How to watch England in the final Who is the manager of England's Lionesses? 5 things to know about Sarina Wiegman Defending champions England 'bullied' by France in first match at Women's Euros 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. 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.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Royals lead nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of Euros final
The royal family have led the nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain. Sunday's match kicks off at 5pm UK time in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on both BBC One and ITV1. 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 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royals lead nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of Euros final
The royal family have led the nation in wishing England's Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain. Sunday's match kicks off at 5pm UK time in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on both BBC One and ITV1. 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 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.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Names of SAS troops were published online for a decade in major Ministry of Defence blunder
THE names of SAS troops were published online for a decade in another major Ministry of Defence security blunder – sparking a major inquiry. Defence Secretary John Healey and Army boss Sir Roly Walker were said to be furious over how details of special forces soldiers recruited from the Grenadier Guards were made publicly accessible through an Army in-house magazine. 2 The publication contained a roll call of the names and deployments of its most senior officers including some attached to the UK special forces directorate, who are deployed to the most dangerous combat zones around the world. Last year's edition included the names of ten men in the regiment and the code 'MAB' – a reference to the UK Special Forces' headquarters. It comes after a Ministry of Defence official circulated a spreadsheet containing the names of SAS members and MI6 operatives, along with the details of thousands of Afghans who applied for relocation to the UK. Ministers have since relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain at a cost of up to £7billion. The information was kept a secret for 18 months through a superinjunction used by the MoD – the first time one had been used by the Government against the press. The latest document is produced by the Grenadier Guards regimental association, a charitable enterprise consisting of former service members. General Sir Roly Walker told The Sunday Times: 'As a result of this incident, I have directed an immediate review into our data-sharing arrangements with our regimental and corps associations, to ensure appropriate guidance and safeguards are in place to best support the vital work they do.'
