Prince William and King Charles cancel special meeting at Buckingham Palace
Prince William and King Charles appear to have cancelled a special meeting with the England squad at Buckingham Palace.
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Prince William and King Charles appear to have cancelled a special meeting with the England squad at Buckingham Palace.
The Prince of Wales watched on as England suffered a devastating 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
William had flown to Germany with his eldest son Prince George to cheer on the Three Lions in Berlin.
The disappointing result condemned England to back-to-back Euro final defeats under manager Gareth Southgate.
Prince William and King Charles appear to have cancelled a special meeting with the England squad at Buckingham Palace.
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It also looks to have curtailed plans for a special meeting at Buckingham Palace.
Last week, it was reported that plans for an open-top bus parade through the streets of London on Tuesday, July 16th were being put together in case England were victorious.
The route would have taken England players to Buckingham Palace, where Southgate and squad would have been honoured at a reception with Prince William and King Charles.
However, these plans are thought to have been scrapped following the defeat in Germany.
William had flown to Germany with his eldest son Prince George to cheer on the Three Lions in Berlin.
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King Charles issued a public message to the England manager following the defeat.
The monarch said: "Mr. Gareth Southgate O.B.E.
"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 was so near - and will join me in sending heartfelt sympathy, even as we congratulate Spain.
The disappointing result condemned England to back-to-back Euro final defeats under manager Gareth Southgate.
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King Charles issued a public message to the England manager following the defeat.
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"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 which will continue to roar for the Three Lions today – and in the many triumphs which I have no doubt lie ahead.
"Charles R".
The Prince of Wales, who is the President of the Football Association, also issued a message on social media after the final.
William wrote: "This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards @England. W"