The King has shared a message of support to the Lionesses after their semi-final win at UEFA, but one major error in the post has attracted criticism
King Charles issued a message of congratulations to the Lionesses after their nail-biting win against Italy at the UEFA European Women’s Championship in Switzerland. The women’s England team claimed a victory 2 -1, and will now play the winners of the semi-final between Germany and Spain, which takes place tonight.
Their win welcomed a message of congratulations and encouragement for their final match from the King as the Royal Family social media accounts posted his lengthy statement on social media along with a photo of the Lionesses team and their coach Sarina Wiegman. However, with one key player from the team missing from the image, football fans ran to the comments to express their disappointment.
While most of the team was featured in the image, Michelle Agyemang – the 19-year-old rising star who scored the equaliser in the semi-final match – was noticeably missing, with many commenting that she was instrumental in securing the Lionesses their spot in the final, and wasn’t receiving her due credit.
The message on X was flooded with comments from fans, with many saying: “I don’t see Michelle anywhere”, “Where is Agyemang?” and “Nice message but shame Michelle Agyemang isn’t in the pic.”
Many were quick to call out the King for the social media gaffe, while others acknowledged that it probably wasn’t Charles himself who made the photoshopped image of the team.
Another added: “I love how all the haters comment that the King left someone out of the photo. He didn’t take the photo. It’s one of the publicity photos of the team. No one is being slighted.”
In the statement, the King commented on the Lionesses’ tireless journey to the finals, and wished them luck for their upcoming final match in Basel, Switzerland.
The message wrote: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you, the proud Lionesses, our warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the Uefa Euro tournament. Your journey to this stage has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the skill, determination (and test of nerve!) for which your team is so rightly celebrated.
“Knowing the Lionesses’ fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday. Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible. Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more.”
On Wednesday, Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William, who is patron of the Football Association, would travel to Switzerland to cheer on the Lionesses in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday.
