Royal Family celebrates England's Euro 2024 semi-final win, King Charles jokes about penalties

England's thrilling last-minute victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final ignited celebrations across the nation, including from the royal family. Prince William and King Charles publicly congratulated the team on their win, with the King playfully referencing the team's history of nail-biting penalty shootouts.

Ollie Watkins, who came in as a substitute, secured the 2-1 victory for England with a goal in stoppage time. This dramatic win propelled the Three Lions into the finals against Spain, scheduled for Sunday in Berlin.

Prince William, who had attended the quarterfinal match, expressed his excitement on X, congratulating Watkins and the team. King Charles, in a more elaborate statement, congratulated the team and humorously encouraged them to secure a win before resorting to last-minute heroics or penalties.

The King's lighthearted remark alluded to England's numerous penalty shootout experiences in major tournaments, often resulting in heightened stress for the nation.

The semi-final match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions, with the Netherlands taking an early lead before Harry Kane equalized with a penalty. Watkins' last-minute goal sealed the victory for England, sending them to the final.

England captain Harry Kane praised Watkins' patience and contribution, acknowledging his significant impact in securing the win. The Euro 2024 final against Spain is scheduled for Sunday and will be broadcast live on Fox.