On the evening of June 20th local time, Prince William of Wales went to the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany to watch a match in Group C of the 2024 European Cup, which was England's match against Denmark.
As the chairman of the English Football Association and a senior football fan, the 41-year-old prince's mood that day had to range from joy to dejection, because the England team, which was expected to win a place in the top 16 after this game, performed disappointingly. In the end, the game It ended with a score of 1-1, and the England team, which was given hope of winning the championship, could only continue to look forward to it.
British football commentators slammed the Three Lions' performance after the game, saying it was "terrible, lifeless and tepid." Head coach Southgate could only respond: "It's all my fault!"
in Before the start of the game, William was still in a very calm mood. At the same time, the scene of the European royal family was also staged. He took a photo with King Frederik X of Denmark and his youngest daughter Princess Josephine.
Although they are from different countries, going back further, they are really relatives.
There are not many opportunities for the 56-year-old Frederick and William to meet alone. According to the British newspaper, the last time they appeared in the same frame was in 1999, when they attended the baptism of Greek Prince Constantine Alexios. ceremony, both men are godfathers to the newborn.
William was only 17 years old at that time. It was when he was most "heartthrob". He had a handsome face and thick hair, which was quite different from his current appearance. Frederick has never been judged by his appearance, but it can be seen that he has had a beard for at least 25 years. From the black stubble to the current gray, it feels like it has gone through many vicissitudes of life.
Although the long-awaited appearance of the British Crown Prince and the Danish King in the same frame attracted attention, the 13-year-old Princess Josephine also stole the spotlight that day.
Many people lamented that the little princess was indeed a child who had seen the world. When she shook hands with William and exchanged greetings, she was very generous and full of confidence. When the two people communicated, Josephine did not act like a child, but just like William's peer.
King Frederick and Queen Mary had four children together. Among them, Josephine and Vincent were twins, both 13 years old.
It is reported that, except for the eldest son, Prince Christian, the other three children have to support themselves when they reach adulthood, and the Danish royal family will not provide them with financial subsidies. This is a rule set by Queen Margaret II who has abdicated. It is hard to say whether Frederick will change it.
Although there will be no financial subsidies in the future, fortunately, they have retained the title of prince or princess. Unlike their cousins, although they were born as princes, their grandmother's decision made them "reduced" to counts or princesses. Countess.
Needless to say, it goes without saying that he is self-reliant. Otherwise, how could the Danish prince (now the Count of Montpezat), who has a little bit of Chinese ancestry, become a male model. Although "blue blood model" sounds good, according to Nicholas himself, being a model is just to make some money, and his ideal is not on the runway.
Although she showed a mature attitude when communicating with other crown princes, beside her father, Josephine became a cute little girl again, leaning on the king's shoulders and acting coquettishly. The little girl was really cute.
By the way, although neither William nor Frederick were very satisfied with the results of the game they watched that day, King Felipe VI of Spain, who was also in Germany, smiled with relief. The Spanish team was in They went to the Schalke Stadium and defeated the defending champion Italy team (1-0), which also allowed them to lock in the top 16 in advance.
