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England Heartbreak: Prince George Watches Three Lions’ Euro 2020 Dream Slip Away
Prince George experienced the rollercoaster of emotions that come with supporting the Three Lions as he witnessed England narrowly miss out on glory in the Euro 2020 final.
The highly anticipated match had to be decided by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after England and Italy battled to a tense 1-1 draw during the intense 120 minutes of play.
The seven-year-old royal appeared crestfallen as Gareth Southgate's valiant team came agonizingly close to clinching their first major trophy in 55 years.
In the aftermath of the final whistle, Prince William, George's father, took to Twitter to express his emotions, simply stating, “heartbreaking.
Congratulations Azuri on a great victory.
England, you've all come so far, but sadly this time it wasn't our day.
You can all hold your heads high, and be so proud of yourselves, I know there's more to come.”
The heartfelt message resonated with fans across the nation who shared in the disappointment of the near-miss.
The match had a promising start for England as Luke Shaw swiftly scored a goal just two minutes into the game, sending the 60,000-strong crowd at Wembley Stadium into a frenzy.
Prince George, dressed in a smart suit, couldn't contain his excitement as Shaw's goal put England in the lead early on.
The young prince's attire sparked prior debate, with reports suggesting a disagreement between William and Kate over whether George should wear an England shirt or formal attire for the occasion.
Among the sea of 60,000 spectators at Wembley were members of the Royal Family, adding to the grandeur of the historic event as England vied for their first major final victory in over five decades.
Speculation loomed over whether Prince George would sport a replica jersey like his father or opt for a more formal look.
Insights from Wimbledon star Marion Bartoli hinted at a difference in opinion within the royal household, with William leaning towards the replica shirt while Kate had reservations.
Kate Middleton, who had a full schedule attending Novak Djokovic's triumph at the Wimbledon men's singles final earlier in the day, was embroiled in the jersey dilemma.
The Duchess found herself in a lively discussion over George's attire for the pivotal match at Wembley, reflecting the blend of personal preferences within the family.