The Prince of Wales is set to travel abroad ahead of his birthday next week. Kensington Palace has confirmed that he will journey to Germany to attend the England men’s football team’s match against Denmark in the Euro 2024 tournament.
The game, scheduled at Frankfurt Arena on Thursday, June 20, falls on the day before his 42nd birthday.
Prince William, aged 41 and serving as the president of the FA, will not be accompanied by his wife, the Princess of Wales, who is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
Additionally, it’s unlikely that he will be joined by his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as the tournament coincides with term time at Lambrook School.
Royal enthusiasts fondly recall Prince George’s attendance at two England matches during Euro 2020 in 2021, including the intense final where England lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.
Known for his passion for Aston Villa like his father William, George was seen cheering them on during their match against Lille OSC in the Europa Conference League at Villa Park in April.
Prior to his departure, William visited the England squad to offer them his best wishes on Monday. It’s worth noting that in 2023, he faced criticism for not attending the England women’s team’s World Cup football final against Spain in Sydney.
Nonetheless, he visited St George’s Park, England’s national football center in Burton upon Trent, where he met with the squad and head coach Gareth Southgate. During this visit, he shared some advice for the team, inspired by his six-year-old son, Prince Louis.
In a rallying speech to the players, the Prince said: “I was on the school run this morning with the children and I said ‘What shall I say to the England team today?’. The best bit of advice I got to ask you was to eat twice the amount you normally would eat.
“So, I then had visions of all of you running around with massive great tummies and loads of stitches on the pitch so I think maybe take my youngest’s advice with a pinch of salt.”
