Ed Sheeran - The stars celebrate England in the European Championship round of 16
England's National Team advanced to the Quarterfinals at the UEFA European Football Championship with a narrow 2:1 win against Slovakia on Sunday (30. June), following an extension.
"Rollercoaster of Emotions" for Prince William
Prince William (42), also known as "The Three Lions' prominent fan," described the game as a "rollercoaster of emotions." The Prince of Wales and FA President shared the official statement from the English National Team on X, writing, "On we go, England," and "Quarterfinals, here we come."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (44) also showed support for his country during the EM, despite being in the midst of an election campaign. He wrote on X, "It's not over until it's over," with a nod towards the late equalizer.
Ed Sheeran experiences and celebrates in the German stadium
Ed Sheeran (33) lived the EM rollercoaster ride on-site. The singer sat in the stadium in Gelsenkirchen in the stands. Alongside three friends, they watched as England went down 0:1 in the 25th minute. England struggled to recover until Jude Bellingham (21) scored the equalizer in stoppage time. The former Borussia Dortmund player saved his team with a spectacular backheel, and Harry Kane (31) quickly netted the winning goal in extra time.
Images from the Arena AufSchalke, showing Ed Sheeran in an England jersey, depict a rollercoaster of emotions. Initially, Ed Sheeran sang the national anthem loudly, but later, there were more subdued and even disappointed expressions. In the end, he and his friends embraced each other.
Ed Sheeran had also attended the England group match against Denmark live in Frankfurt. He was accompanied by his father during that game. Interestingly, Prince William was also present in the stadium for the Round of 16 match, which he had not attended for Germany.
News from Glastonbury
Meanwhile, in England over the weekend, another notable event took place: the renowned Glastonbury Festival. According to "Sky News," many spectators were distracted during the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne's (39) performance as they followed the match against Slovakia on their phones.
Actor and musician Idris Elba (51) performed at Glastonbury and was informed of the result. "I've heard it's 2:1, have we won?" he asked "Sky News." "Congratulations - well done England," the "Luther" star replied upon receiving the answer.
- Despite the excitement of the European Football Championship, Rishi Sunak took time out of his election campaign to show support for England.
- In the midst of the EM quarterfinals, Prime Minister Sunak expressed optimism, echoing the English National Team's message of "On we go, England."
- Idris Elba, known for his role in "Luther," added to the Glastonbury Festivities, expressing his support for England's victory after learning about the 2:1 score.
- As England advanced to the Quarterfinals of the UEFA European Football Championship, star musician Ed Sheeran could be seen in the stands of Schalke, celebrating England's victory.
- England's national team, led by stars like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, secured their spot in the next round with a 2:1 win against Slovakia, overshadowing even the glamour of Glastonbury.
- Fans at Glastonbury abandoned their enjoyment of Avril Lavigne's performance in favor of following England's match against Slovakia, causing a significant distraction.
- Under the spotlight of Glastonbury, many stars like Prince William attended the renowned festival, but their attention was divided between singing, dancing, and supporting England in the EM.
- With Royals like Prince William cheering from the sides, England's squad, including stars like Kane and Schalke's Bellingham, performed with incredible skill and grit, ultimately leading to their victory.
