Overview

• William traveled to Zurich on July 9 to support England’s Lionesses in their must-win second group match following a 2-1 opening loss to France.
• The Lionesses delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over the Netherlands at Stadion Letzigrund to revive their title defence.
• As Patron of the Football Association, William celebrated the result on social media with the message: “A big win in the group stage! Off the mark and onto the next one. Let’s go @lionesses!”
• The royal visit came a day after he co-hosted President Emmanuel Macron’s state arrival at RAF Northolt and a banquet at Windsor Castle.
• Prince George remained in the UK and did not accompany his father to Switzerland despite his own enthusiasm for England’s women’s team.