It may well be true that Prince William broke royal protocol when he hugged the victorious Lionesses at the Women's EURO 2022, after they beat Germany 2-1 in the nail-biting finale.
But defender Lucy Bronze says she couldn't have been happier when the Duke of Cambridge showed his support in front of thousands of spectators, and it seems the players have struck up quite a friendship with the football fan Prince. "I think he was more excited than some of the players!" 30-year-old Lucy laughs as we catch up during her first ever OK!
shoot alongside teammates Ellen White, 33, and Kiera Walsh, 25. Lucy also reveals that the Duke had, on more than one occasion, visited the team during their training for the tournament in order to cheer them on. "He gets on really well with Jill Scott because he’s come to a couple of our camps and Jill is our longest serving player so they’ve built up a friendship," she explained. "Jill said he basically jumped on top of her and hugged her so tight! "It’s nice to know he’s a big fan and supporter.
He’s not just handing out the medals, he’s been to see us play plenty of times." The ladies' win ended England’s nearly 60-year wait for a trophy by claiming a first major tournament win since 1966, and saw Prince William congratulate the players on their victory and hand over their medals, hugging each of the Lionesses as they approached him.
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