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Topics: Football, England, Fan Reactions
Chris Byfield
A young girl was spotted alongside Prince William at Euro 2025 and fans are trying to work out who she is.
The Lionesses cemented their place in history on Sunday when they beat Spain on penalties to retain their European title.
Chloe Kelly, who netted England’s winner at Euro 2022, again converted the decisive spot kick to secure victory for Sarina Wiegman’s side.
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Indeed, Kelly’s introduction changed the game, with the forward picking out Alessia Russo for the Lionesses equaliser.
Prince William was on hand during the medal ceremony to congratulate the Lionesses for their victory, while alongside him was a little girl who stole the show.
Fans on social media remarked how delighted and enthusiastic the little girl looked, and have been speculating on who she might be.
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One X user wrote: “The little girl from the #Euro2025 Foundation, stood next to Prince William during the medal ceremony is killing me. Bless her man, fully trying to cut him out of the handshake proceedings.”
A second chimed in with: “She was fabulous, totally the most thrilled person ever to be there!”
Meanwhile, a third added: “I've no idea who she was or who or what she was representing (but I'm guessing social inclusion) but it was really great to see that young girl on the podium last night in the line up with the dignitaries, shaking hands with all the players at the Women's Euros Final. Fantastic.”
Meanwhile, upon receiving her medal, Kelly embraced and exchanged a few words with the young girl, a touch of “class” appreciated by fans on X.
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One person said: “Chloe Kelly showing some class spending time chatting to the young girl on stage before turning to the camera and mouthing “f**king come on…”
Though the identity of the young girl has not yet been confirmed, judging by her t-shirt, which reads UEFA Foundation for Children, it has been widely thought that she is a child beneficiary of the foundation.
The UEFA Foundation for Children “defends the rights of underprivileged children by using the power of football to improve their lives and to help them develop their potential and find their place in the community”.