Prince William was criticized for refusing to play the Women’s World Cup

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by Deirdre Bardolph

August 19, 2023 | 4:29 p.m

Prince William apologized on Saturday for not being able to attend England’s historic trip to the Women’s World Cup final – as fans booed the royal family for the nation’s first chance at victory in 57 years.

“We’re sorry we can’t be there in person but we’re very proud of all that you’ve achieved and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world,” Future King he said in a video on social media While sitting next to Princess Charlotte, 8 years old.

“So go there tomorrow and really have fun,” he added.

“Good luck, lionesses,” his lookalike daughter debated, clutching a soccer ball on her lap.

England will meet Spain in Australia on Sunday, marking the first time the women’s national team has reached the final.

The country’s only recent World Cup appearance was in 1966, when the men’s team defeated West Germany 4-2 at London’s Wembley Stadium – with Queen Elizabeth in the stands.

This year, none of the royals will be there in person to cheer on the Lionesses.

Prince William, who has been chairman of the Football Association in England for nearly 20 years, isn’t planning to break up his summer vacation with a long trip down the aisle, Based on the reportsand is concerned with the environmental impact that may occur.

Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Sofia immediately announced plans to fly to Sydney for the match.

The British press criticized Prince William’s choice to set events from Kensington Palace.

Sports presenter Gabby Logan said she was “disappointed” that neither the prince nor Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were attending.

“I just wonder, don’t any of those people make it to a Men’s World Cup final, and don’t Britain be represented by at least one of those two figures in the Men’s World Cup and I can’t help but think they’ll be there,” she said on the BBC newscast, Based on the reports.