Clash of royal representatives at the European Football Championship
Sports enthusiasts, especially those rooting for the European Football Championship, are in for a treat this Thursday. buckle up, as the match between Denmark and England will be graced by no less than the kings themselves – King Frederik X of Denmark and Prince William.
The European Football Championship has been ongoing with a few weather-related hiccups, but come Thursday, it's set to be a royal affair – come rain or shine.
Joining the excitement is King Frederik himself, who has confirmed his attendance at the Denmark vs England match. Prince William had earlier expressed his support for the Three Lions during their second group game at the stadium. The match will take place on Thursday at 6 pm in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Danish Palace made the announcement in their statement: "King Frederik X will be at the men's football match during the European Championship between Denmark and England. Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, Germany, at 6 pm."
The royals share a common love for football
Will the two monarchs, who are acquainted, exchange cordial greetings at the stadium? We'll have to wait and see. It remains uncertain if William intends to celebrate his birthday in Germany after the game. His birthday, celebrated on June 21, marks his 42nd year.
It's no secret that Prince William is an avid football fan. Apart from being a supporter of the Premier League club Aston Villa, he also holds the position of president of the English Football Association. Before the English team arrived in Germany for the EM, he paid them a visit.
King Frederik, who took the throne of the Scandinavian country at the start of the year, is equally passionate about football. Before Denmark's first match against Slovenia on Sunday, he posted a photo on Instagram featuring him with his twins Josephine and Vincent donning bright red Danish jerseys. Along with the photo, he wrote: "It's game time, and we're ready for the Denmark match. My family and I wish Herrelandsholdet good luck at the European Championship. Go Denmark!" Herrelandsholdet is the name of Denmark's men's football national team.
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Prince William's love for football extends beyond his role as the president of the English Football Association, as he also supports Premier League club Aston Villa. King Frederik X of Denmark, who took the Danish throne at the beginning of the year, shares this passion and was spotted in bright red Danish jerseys with his twins before Denmark's first match at the European Football Championship 2024. The royal support for football continues, as both King Frederik X and Prince William are expected to attend the Denmark vs England match on Thursday at the European Football Championship, further adding to the entertainment value of the event.
