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Prince George hugs Kate Middleton, Prince William as he celebrates England’s first goal at Euro 2020

The seven-year-old future King looked on top of the world during the game - but that all changed as England lost out to Italy.

Prince George gutted at England’s loss in the Euro 2020 final

A beaming Prince George was spotted hugging his mum and dad and cheerfully celebrating as England scored in the opening minutes of the Euro 2020 final.

But that all changed after the game had finished, with the young Prince looking absolutely gutted over England’s defeat.

Royals haven’t looked this upset since a certain Oprah interview. Picture: BBC
Royals haven’t looked this upset since a certain Oprah interview. Picture: BBC

The seven-year-old future King was watching the championship game alongside his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at Wembley Stadium in London alongside a strong 67,500 crowd.

Before the defeat, he looked elated when Luke Shaw scored for England in the first two minutes in a dream start for George’s native side.

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Prince George celebrates at the Euro football final. Picture: News Licensing / MEGA
Prince George celebrates at the Euro football final. Picture: News Licensing / MEGA
The prince was seen embracing his mother, Kate Middleton. Picture: News Licensing / MEGA
The prince was seen embracing his mother, Kate Middleton. Picture: News Licensing / MEGA

The prince, who reportedly begged parents Kate Middleton and Prince William to attend the match, was seen hugging his parents as he beamed at his father following the exciting goal.

Prince George hugs his dad, Prince William.
Prince George hugs his dad, Prince William.

Video also shows George clapping excitedly during the thrilling moment for England fans.

George, who was wearing a fitted suit just like his dad, was dubbed England’s “lucky charm” after he attended the Three Lions previous match against Germany, which they won 2-0 to make it to today’s final.

George threw his hands in the air during the thrilling moment.
George threw his hands in the air during the thrilling moment.

England was looking to win the country’s first major international tournament since the 1966 World Cup.

It seems George, who is the couple’s eldest child, has inherited a love of footy from his father, Prince William, who is a notable fan of the game.Delivering a speech to the squad ahead of the match, William wished the team “the very best of luck”.

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Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William at today’s UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England. Picture: Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP
Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William at today’s UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England. Picture: Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP

“I can’t really believe this is happening,” William said.

“Gareth, Harry, and to every member of the England team on and off the pitch, I just want to wish you the very best of luck for tonight.

“What a team performance it’s been. Every member of the squad has played their part, and all the back room team as well have been truly essential.

“You bring out the very best of England and we are all behind you.

“The whole country is behind you. So, bring it home.”

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