Charles III: why his message to English players is not getting through after their defeat at the Euro

Despite the immense disappointment, Charles III broke his silence on Sunday, July 14, 2024, after England’s defeat in the Euro final. But the king’s message somewhat irritated some Internet users…

Football fans were kept in suspense this Sunday, July 14, 2024, for the Euro final. While the Spanish were fighting to win their fourth European champion title, England was hoping to win this cup, after 58 years without having won a competition. Unfortunately for the Three Lions, fate once again decided otherwise. At the end of the match, the English lost to the Spanish, who scored two goals in this final which Prince William attended, with his eldest son, George.

Filmed in the stands, Father and son were seen first overjoyed after Cole Palmer’s equaliser, then devastated, when Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 86th minute of play. After the final, Prince William reacted on social networks, in a message addressed to the Three Lions.This time it just wasn’t for us. We’re still so proud of you. Moving forward” wrote Kate Middleton’s husband on X.

Charles III criticised after message to English footballers

King Charles III also wanted to post a message to comfort Gareth Southgate, the coach of the England football team, and his players, on his official Instagram page.Even though victory eluded you tonight, my wife and I join the rest of our family in encouraging you to keep your heads held high. […] Know that reaching the Euro final is already a wonderful achievement, accompanied by the pride of the nation that will continue to support the Three Lions.” he wrote. A moving message that has not yet been understood by some peopleThe reason? Many internet users considered it scandalous that the king spoke about the defeat of the England football team before sending a message about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

“Where is the letter condemning yesterday’s assassination attempt?“, “Did the Palace send a message to the United States about yesterday’s incident?“, “Where is his message for Trump?“, “I would have thought he would have posted a message about what happened to Trump“, we can read in the comments. For now, No senior member of the royal family has spoken out about the attempted assassination of the former US president.