King Charles III unexpectedly made a move identical to Prince William’s — the king is said to have sent his “condolences to Harry and his team” following the latest shock
King Charles has followed in Prince William’s footsteps by offering his condolences to the England squad following Wednesday evening’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
The monarch issued a statement declaring: “Commiserations to Harry and the team. While you Three Lions may be licking your wounds today, you remain the pride of a nation and will rise again.”
His son, the Prince of Wales, took to social media earlier to express his disappointment, writing: “Gutted. England, you gave it everything and we are all so proud of you.”
William continued his tribute by thanking “everyone on and off the pitch, for an incredible tournament.”
King Charles has followed in Prince William’s footsteps by offering his condolences to the England squad following Wednesday evening’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina
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He added: “The fight and belief you have shown has inspired us all. The most complete England team in a tournament. Hold your heads high. W”.
The King’s message comes despite Prince William’s recent revelation that his father has little interest in the sport. Speaking on the New Heights podcast with NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, the heir to the throne admitted: “My family haven’t got a particularly long history with football.”
William explained that his passion for the game developed through childhood friendships rather than royal tradition, noting that school made football impossible to avoid.
As royal patron of the Football Association, William’s tribute carries particular significance.
Had Thomas Tuchel’s men reached Sunday’s final in New Jersey, the Prince of Wales would have flown to the United States for the match, possibly bringing his eldest son Prince George. The pair are devoted Aston Villa fans.
The defeat in Atlanta brought England’s hopes of a first World Cup final since 1966 to a crushing end.
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon had put the Three Lions ahead 10 minutes into the second half, finishing off a delivery from Morgan Rogers, whose selection in the starting eleven came as a surprise.
