The Prince of Wales said he was sorry for not being able to attend the England Women’s World Cup final when it is held in Australia on Sunday.
Prince William, the president of the Football Association, wished the team good luck but said he could not be there.
King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also wished the team well but there has been some criticism that none of them chose to attend the game.
William, an Aston Villa fan, has been in the crowd at Wembley watching both the men’s and women’s teams, and also presented the women with the trophy when they won the Euro 2022 title.
England play Spain on Sunday hoping to win the sport’s biggest prize.
In the short video posted to social media on Saturday, the heir to the throne is sitting beside a smiling Princess Charlotte, eight, who is clutching a football.
“Lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow, we're sorry we can't be there in person but we're so proud of everything you've achieved and the millions you've inspired here and around the world,” Prince William said.
“So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.”
A grinning Charlotte added: “Good luck Lionesses.”
England players celebrate after Alessia Russo scored her side's third goal against Australia. AP
England's Alessia Russo scores the third goal. AFP
England's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side's third goal with teammates. AP
England's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring the third goal. AP
England players celebrate after Alessia Russo scored their third goal during the Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia at Stadium Australia on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. AP
Australia's Sam Kerr reacts after England's Alessia Russo scored their third goal. AP
Mackenzie Arnold and Ellie Carpenter of Australia after Alessia Russo of England scores her team's third goal. Getty
England's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side's third goal. AP
Australia's Sam Kerr reacts after England's Alessia Russo scores their third goal. Reuters
Lauren Hemp of England celebrates after scoring the second goal. EPA
England forward Lauren Hemp celebrates her goal with teammates. AFP
England's Lauren Hemp scores her team's second goal. AFP
Australia's Sam Kerr celebrates scoring her team's first goal. AFP
England goalkeeper Mary Earps is beaten by a shot from Australia's Sam Kerr. AFP
Australia's Sam Kerr reacts after a missed chance. Reuters
Australia's Sam Kerr, third right, scores her side's first goal. AP
Ella Toone scores England's opening goal. Getty
Ella Toone of England scores her team's first goal. Getty
England's Ella Toone scores the opening goal. AP
England's Ella Toone scores their first goal. Reuters
Ella Toone scores her England's first goal. Getty
England’s Ella Toone celebrates scoring the first goal with teammates. PA
Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold makes a save the goal from England's Lucy Bronze. AP
Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold makes a save. AP
Australia's Mackenzie Arnold and Clare Polkinghorne in action with England's Lucy Bronze. Reuters
England's defender Alex Greenwood tangles with Australia's Sam Kerr. AFP
England's Alex Greenwood gets a yellow card. AFP
England goalkeeper Mary Earps saves from Australia's forward Sam Kerr. AFP
Queen Letizia of Spain said she will travel to Australia for the final.
Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan said she is “disappointed” that William and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not be in the crowd.
“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,” she said.
“I just wonder would neither of those people come to a men's World Cup final, would Britain not be represented by at least one of those two figures at a men's World Cup and I can't help thinking that they would be there.
“I don't know what prior engagements that can't be moved or if there's something that's enormously important that is getting in the way of this, but it does feel like we should have somebody of national [importance].”
King Charles issued his own rallying cry to the team.
“Good luck today Lionesses, and may you roar to victory,” the King said in a message posted on social media on Saturday.
It is understood that Charles and Queen Camilla will be among the millions of Britons following the game from afar.
“Both their majesties will be following Sunday’s events with the greatest interest,” a Buckingham Palace source said.
Mr Sunak told England’s Lionesses that the “whole nation is rooting for you”.
In a letter, he wished England boss Sarina Wiegman and her players good luck for the final in Sydney, telling them: “You’ve made us all proud.”
He added: “For my daughters, and for every girl in this country, you have made football something for them; you have made them feel they belong on the pitch.
“So – in a way – you’ve already brought football home. All that remains is to bring the trophy home too — and the whole nation is rooting for you. Thank you – and good luck.”
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened. He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia. Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”. Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
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German plea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the German parliament that. Russia had erected a new wall across Europe.
"It's not a Berlin Wall -- it is a Wall in central Europe between freedom and bondage and this Wall is growing bigger with every bomb" dropped on Ukraine, Zelenskyy told MPs.
Mr Zelenskyy was applauded by MPs in the Bundestag as he addressed Chancellor Olaf Scholz directly.
"Dear Mr Scholz, tear down this Wall," he said, evoking US President Ronald Reagan's 1987 appeal to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
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Heavily-sugared soft drinks slip through the tax net
Some popular drinks with high levels of sugar and caffeine have slipped through the fizz drink tax loophole, as they are not carbonated or classed as an energy drink.
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