UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, The Archbishop of Canterbury, and members of the Royal family, including King Charles and Prince William, have weighed in on England’s loss in the 2024 Euro finals, sharing words of support and pride for their national football team on social media. The King has told the England football players to “hold your heads high” after they were left heartbroken in the Euro 2024 final. In a message to Gareth Southgate after the result, he said the success of the Three Lions in reaching the final “brings with it the pride of the nation” that will “continue to roar” after losing to Spain 2-1.
He said: “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..