Prince William is reportedly planning to travel to Switzerland next month to support the Lionesses as they attempt to defend their European Championship title. It is said the Prince of Wales, who serves as patron of the FA, intends to attend at least one group stage match, with the possibility of watching additional fixtures.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, the 14th edition of the tournament, will be held in Switzerland and the tournament will run from July 2 to 27th. The 16-team tournament will take place in eight venues across Switzerland.
A spokesman for Prince William told the Sun: “He is looking forward to supporting the team and wishing them good luck.”
England’s first Group D game is against France in Zurich on July 5. They then play the Netherlands in the same city on July 9 and Wales in St Gallen on July 13.
The defending European champions have faced significant setbacks in recent weeks ahead of their title defence. Goalkeeper Mary Earps and midfielder Fran Kirby have both announced their retirements from international football.
The Prince of Wales is also scheduled to meet the squad personally before their departure to Switzerland, offering his wishes ahead of the tournament.
Prince William has previously shared his family’s enthusiasm for the sport, revealing last year about his daughter, Princess Charlotte: “She wants me to tell you she’s really good in goal… a budding star.”
Notably, the father of three supports both the men’s and women’s national teams, in addition to his long-standing support for cherished club, Aston Villa.
Prince William, who is an avid football fan, became the Patron of the Football Association in 2024, and had previously served as the President of the FA since 2005.
Over the years, The Prince of Wales has been a keen sportsman who firmly believes in the crucial role that sport can play to support both our physical and mental wellbeing.
His Royal Highness has spearheaded several initiatives around the importance of sport, including Heads Up – a campaign which harnessed the influence and popularity of football to raise awareness of the importance of our mental health.
The Express has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.