Prince George hugs Kate Middleton, Prince William at Euro 2020

A beaming Prince George celebrated after England’s goal in the opening minutes. But the future king’s joy later turned to heartbreak.

Prince George went wild as the beaming young royal hugged his mother, Kate Middleton, when England scored in the first two minutes of the Euro 2020 showdown.

But the seven-year-old was inconsolable when his team eventually lost the match to Italy in the penalty shoot out.

Earlier, Prince George cheered alongside the Duchess of Cambridge and his father, Prince William, with the 67,000-seat Wembley Stadium crowd in London as England played Italy.

Clearly, George has inherited his love of football – and mini-me wardrobe – from William, who is a devoted England fan.

It was a case of like father, like son for William and George, who were dressed almost identical in matching suits.

Prince George, centre, hugged his mother Kate Middleton during England’s early lead in Euro 2020. Picture: Mega Agency

The young royal reportedly ‘begged’ Kate and Wills to attend. Picture: Mega Agency

Prince George – and the entire stadium – erupted after England’s Luke Shaw scored a goal in the opening two minutes of the match, with the future king beaming at Wills and hugging his mum in celebration.

The Duke, Duchess and George sang God Save the Queen before kick-off.

The Duchess of Cambridge rushed to make it in time for the final after spending the day at Wimbledon for the final day of the two-week tennis tournament.

Family affair. Kate, George and William watched on during the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at London’s Wembley Stadium. Picture: AFP

George was labelled England’s “lucky charm” after his presence at the squad’s Euro 2020 matches, which he was said to have “begged” his parents to attend.

Reports suggested George had “twisted their arms” to get to be in the stands, and his choice of a suit was thanks to his dad as “George idolises him”, according to a royal expert.

Duncan Larcombe told OK! magazine: “That’s why we saw him looking so smart in his suit — he really wanted to dress like William”.

Delivering a speech to the squad ahead of the match, William had wished England’s Euro team “the very best of luck”.

Sadly, it wasn’t enough for England to claim victory.

Originally published as Prince George hugs Kate Middleton, Prince William at Euro 2020