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King Charles III led the tributes to England’s Lionesses following their dramatic Euro 2025 victory over Spain, securing a back-to-back European title and making history as the first senior England football team to win a major tournament on foreign soil.
Sarina Wiegman’s side held their nerve in a tense penalty shoot-out in Basel, where Chloe Kelly netted the decisive spot-kick after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two crucial saves. The final had been locked at 1-1 after Alessia Russo’s second-half equaliser cancelled out Mariona Caldentey’s early goal for Spain.
Kelly’s winning penalty sent England fans into rapturous celebrations, both in Switzerland and back home, where Tower Bridge was lit in red and white and fans packed pubs, streets, and viewing areas across the country.
Prince William, present at St Jakob-Park alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, celebrated with his daughter Princess Charlotte and congratulated the team on the pitch. In a joint message on X, the pair said, “What a game! Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn’t be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment England.”
King Charles also posted a heartfelt message, praising the team’s determination and unity:
“This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025. As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride… Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”
Prime Minister Starmer echoed the national pride: “Champions! Congratulations Lionesses – what a team. What a game. What drama. You’ve made the nation proud. History makers.”
The Football Association confirmed a victory parade will take place in London on Tuesday, featuring an open-top bus route along the Mall and a celebration outside Buckingham Palace.
“This is an incredible achievement,” said FA chief executive Mark Bullingham. “They’ve made history, and Tuesday’s parade will give fans the chance to celebrate with the team who have once again united and inspired the country.”
For fans, the triumph was personal. In London, Marina Nelson, 32, summed up the emotional rollercoaster: “Just elated. Spain are tough, and we’re English – so we’re naturally pessimistic! But we did it. Never doubt the girls!”
Kate Harley, 28, added: “Incredible. It can’t get better than this. Back-to-back wins, Chloe Kelly doing it again. Amazing.”
With nearly 40,000 fans in Basel and millions watching around the world, the Lionesses’ win not only cements their place in football history but continues to inspire a new generation of supporters — proving once again that football truly came home.
