Overview
- On Wednesday the official Kensington Royal account posted a message signed “W” to wish England luck before their Group L opener in Dallas, a sign the note was written personally by Prince William.
- Multiple outlets report the prince is not expected to travel to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico unless England or Scotland reach the final on July 19, and Kensington Palace declined to comment on his travel plans.
- William has shown active support for the national side this year, including a surprise May visit to St George’s Park to meet backroom staff and his ongoing role as patron and former president of the Football Association.
- Coverage links his likely decision to stay home to diplomatic concerns tied to the US host environment and President Trump, and notes a pattern of the prince avoiding tournaments played against fraught geopolitical backdrops.
- England opened their campaign with a reported 4-2 win over Croatia, giving the team early momentum and leaving open the possibility that the prince would travel if a home nation reaches the final.