Lioness powerhouse Lucy Bronze has revealed she once gave Prince William a custom-made England shirt for Princess Charlotte with the young royal’s name printed on the back.
Already known for her on-court performances and growing love for the beautiful game, Charlotte may well have her own Lionesses kit tucked away thanks to Bronze and her teammates.
Speaking about her first meeting with William back in 2015, Bronze said the future king has long been a vocal supporter of the team, regularly visiting the team before major tournaments to wish them luck.
Bronze even hinted that it would be “fantastic” to see Charlotte pull on an England shirt for real one day.
Of course, Williams’ football fandom is not limited to England’s women.
The Prince of Wales is famously devoted to Aston Villa, and traveled across Europe last season, including trips to Monaco and Paris to cheer on the Birmingham side during their Champions League run.
On one occasion, he took Prince George to watch Villa face Paris Saint-Germain FC, a move praised by commentators as a savvy mix of father-son bonding and modern royal optics.
In 2023, William faced criticism for staying home during the Lionesses’ historic Women’s World Cup final in Australia.
On the eve of the final, William appeared in a video message with Charlotte, sending his support and apologizing for not being there in person.
Charlotte’s cheerful “Good luck, lionesses!” quickly stole the show.
