Prince William Cheers Wales' Women in Welsh: Euros Debut Hopes Soar
WELSH ROAR: Prince William and Keir Starmer Unite Behind Women's Team as They Prepare for Euros Debut
In a heartwarming display of support, none other than Prince William has sent a rousing message to Wales' women's football team ahead of their highly anticipated debut at the Euros 2025. The future King's enthusiastic post on X (formerly known as Twitter) in Welsh has set tongues wagging among fans and critics alike.
For those unfamiliar with the language, we've translated the message for you: "Best of luck to Wales as they make their Women's Euros debut. A proud and historical moment for Welsh football." The sentiment is clear - Prince William is backing Team Wales all the way!
The women's team, ranked lowest in the competition, has been defying expectations with their determination and skill. Fans from across Wales have flocked to Switzerland, donning their beloved red dragons' kit and waving flags in support of their national heroes.
But what makes this moment even more remarkable is that it wasn't always easy for women's football to take center stage in Wales. In 1922, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) infamously banned women's matches from being played at any FAW-affiliated grounds. It took a whopping eight years - until 1970 - for this draconian rule to be lifted.
Fast-forward to today, and it's clear that attitudes have changed dramatically. With over 2,000 fans pouring into Switzerland, Wales has the second-highest ticket sales of all participating nations. Yes, you read that right - folks are flocking to support their team in record numbers!
And it's not just the fans who are backing Team Wales; the team's boss, Rhian Wilkinson, is urging them to show the world what they're made of. Her rallying cry? "Show the world who we are!" High-octane enthusiasm like this can only bode well for the team as they face their first opponents - 2017 champions, the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, back in the UK, Prince William's support is no surprise given his own connection to Wales. After being named Prince of Wales following the passing of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, he has been making an effort to learn the Welsh language using popular app Duolingo.
And it seems he's not alone - none other than Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition, has taken to X to wish Team Wales good luck. His message is simple yet heartfelt: "Good luck to @Cymru on your first ever @WEURO2025 game today!"
The buzz around this Euros debut is palpable, and it's clear that Prince William and Keir Starmer are among the many fans who believe in the team's potential. Will Wales pull off a stunning upset? Only time will tell, but with morale at an all-time high, anything seems possible.
