• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Reason Prince William was unable to attend Women's World Cup final to support England

Home> News> Royal Family

Updated 12:55 20 Aug 2023 GMT+1Published 12:42 20 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Reason Prince William was unable to attend Women's World Cup final to support England

Prince William is absent from today's Women's World Cup final

Emily Puckering

Emily Puckering

The reason why Prince William was unable to attend the Women's World Cup final in Australia has been revealed.

The tense final game between England and Spain is going ahead today (20 August) at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia.

And while Queen Letizia of Spain is said to be jetting out to cheer on her side, the 41-year-old Prince of Wales announced yesterday that he wouldn’t be attending.

In a clip posted on social media, William - who is the president of the Football Association (FA) - is seen sat alongside his daughter, Princess Charlotte, as he wished the Lionesses good luck and apologised for his absence.

"Lionesses, I want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow, we're sorry we can't be there in person," he says.

Advert

"But we're so proud of everything you've achieved and the millions you've inspired here and around the world. So go out there and really enjoy yourselves.”

Prince William and daughter Charlotte wished the Lionesses good luck.
X/@KensingtonRoyal

Princess Charlotte then adds: "Good luck Lionesses!”

But of course, there is a reason behind Prince William not jetting out to Australia to support the Lionesses.

Advert

And it's all down to his carbon footprint, apparently.

It is believed William hasn't embarked upon the 9,400-mile flight in an effort to minimise his carbon footprint.

Daily Express Royal Correspondent Richard Palmer has also said that the royal family felt 'it's a long way to go for a couple of hours' - with the average travel time between London and Sydney being a staggering 23 hours.

But this hasn't stopped many being left disappointed by William's absence, seeing as he was present when England won the Women's Euros last year and has also been present for the men's fixtures.

Advert

The Lionesses are playing against Spain in the Women's World Cup final.
The FA/The FA via Getty Images

Controversial journalist Piers Morgan has even hit out at the future King of England, writing directly to him on Twitter: "With respect, YRH, you should have got on a plane.

"Ridiculous that the Queen of Spain is attending the World Cup Final to support her nation’s team, and you won’t be there despite being President of the FA.”

And sports broadcaster Gabby Logan also said she felt 'disappointed' William will not be attending the final, saying: "I have to say I'm disappointed that Prince William isn't going with his role at the FA and the history that is going to happen and be created on Sunday, one way or the other."

Advert

Prime minister Rishi Sunak is also missing the final, as well as King Charles III, who sent a message to the squad last night saying: "Good luck, Lionesses, and may you roar to victory."

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@princeandprincessofwales / Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Topics: UK News, Football, Sport, Royal Family

Emily Puckering
Emily Puckering

Emily is a sub-editor at LADbible Group. With degrees in English Language and Multimedia Journalism, she works with the editorial team on LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla sub-editing and writing articles. And for those who are interested, Emily is from East Yorkshire which means she makes a cracking cuppa.

X

@emily_puckering

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

3 hours ago
4 hours ago
5 hours ago
  • 3 hours ago

    Eerie text University of Idaho issued to students minutes after bodies of four college murder victims were discovered

    Bryan Kohberger brutally murdered Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen in November 2022

    News
  • 3 hours ago

    Donald Trump slammed over sweary speech and 'bizarre' analogy in front of faith leaders at White House

    The US President met with a group of business leaders, many of whom are famed for their contribution to religion-orientated charity work

    News
  • 4 hours ago

    19-year-old teen dies after being sucked into meat grinder at work

    The tragic incident took place at Tina's Burritos food processing plant in California

    News
  • 5 hours ago

    Horrifying warning issued as magnetic toy trend surges among Gen Z

    A viral social media trend has seen teens placing tiny magnets on their tongues to imitate facial piercings

    News
  • Royal fans spot Prince Charlotte's hilarious response to Prince George’s 'sad’ reaction during Wimbledon final
  • Kate Middleton and Prince William just defied King Charles’ royal household tradition
  • Prince William broke major royal tradition during state dinner as questions raised over his odd behaviour
  • Why Prince Louis did not attend Wimbledon with the rest of the Royal family as fans make sad point