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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi join 65,000 Lioness fans as they take Wolfie, Sienna and baby Athena to massive Euro victory parade
Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have shared a rare glimpse of their blended family as the royal couple joined Lionesses fans at their Euros victory parade in London today. The King's niece, 36, and Edoardo made their way to The Mall to watch the European champions lift their hard-earned trophy - as a 65,000-strong crowd cheered along the length of the Mall. The Lionesses waved at onlookers from atop one of two buses as they travelled down the thoroughfare - with the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson also joining in the celebrations. The royal looked lovingly at her baby daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, who was safely fastened to her father's chest. Beatrice gave birth to her and Edoardo's second daughter on January 22, with the couple shielding their newborn - dressed in an adorable, baby pink onesie - from cameras. Edoardo and Beatrice's older daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, three, however, appeared unfazed by the large gathering as she waved England's flag while enjoying a sweet treat during her most public appearance yet. In one sweet moment, Beatrice was seen leaning over to talk to Wolfie, Edoardo's eight-year-old son with his former fiancee, architect Dara Huang. Beatrice often refers to Wolfie as her 'bonus child' who is frequently seen at royal events and family gatherings, including Christmas celebrations at Sandringham and the Princess of Wales's 2024 carol concert. The family was casually dressed as Princess Beatrice went makeup-free for the victory parade after Sarina Wiegman's side thumped Spain 3-1 on penalties in the nail-biting final on Sunday, July 27. Beatrice pulled her hair back into a messy bun and dressed for cooler weather in London today as she paired a cream sweater with a blue, floral print maxi skirt from Farm Rio and a pair of red Mary Jane flats from the brand Lollipop Red. Sienna was matching with her baby sister, as the toddler was dressed in a pink t-shirt - with an adorable bow clipped to her blonde hair. Prior to today's appearance, Sienna's family has only shown the back of her head in public posts and birthday announcements. However, a friend of Beatrice told Tatler earlier this year: 'Sienna is absolutely gorgeous and looks exactly like Bea. She's really cheeky and has a very good personality.' Buckingham Palace announced Princess Beatrice and Edoardo - who tied the knot in 2020 - welcomed Athena Rose on January 22. The newborn is 11th in line to the British throne, pushing her aunt Princess Eugenie down to 12th place. The family's trip to The Mall to celebrate the Lionesses victory comes after Beatrice's cousin, Prince William and his daughter Charlotte travelled to Basel, Switzerland, to watch the dramatic Euros final last week. Beatrice pulled her hair back into a messy bun and dressed for cooler weather in London today as she paired a cream sweater with a blue, floral print skirt from Farm Rio The team roared to a 3-1 victory in a thrilling penalty shootout that saw them triumph over Spain and retain their title as the European champions following their 2022 win. Sweet images of the young princess with her father show them doing almost exactly identical expressions of shock as the tense match unfolded. The royal was also given a winners medal to keep after the presentation ceremony - which she was seen holding on to reverently. Princess Beatrice's most recent appearance comes after she and Edoardo marked their fifth wedding anniversary. The British property developer, 41, paid tribute to Beatrice as an 'incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife' in a gushing Instagram post on July 17 - five years after the couple said 'I do' in a private Windsor ceremony. He shared a snap of the couple posing together on a beach in Scotland, which he accompanied with the sweet caption. It read: 'Happy 5th Anniversary to my incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife. I cherish every moment we've spent together and am deeply grateful for our journey. Here's to countless more years filled with laughter and tons of love!' The Lionesses have enjoyed a heroes' welcome after they emerged victorious over the Spanish side in a dramatic finale to the Euros tournament. Thousands of fans joined in the victory celebrations as they cruised through The Mall on board a bus emblazoned with the slogan '2022 and 2025 European Champions' just after noon today. Rapid preparations had been made for the ceremony after Sarina Wiegman's team thumped Spain 3-1 on penalties following a tense and drawn-out 120 minutes of stalemate football in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. The Lionesses turned out in t-shirts that read 'HOME', with the 'H' stylised as a pair of letter 'I's in recognition of their two European titles on the trot, and red scarves bearing the Three Lions and the word 'CHAMPIONS'. Captain Leah Williamson hoisted the trophy over her head as the buses cruised towards the Queen Victoria Memorial - where she and her Lionesses were quizzed on the tournament by ex-England heroine Alex Scott against the glorious backdrop of Buckingham Palace. As the squad arrived at the head of the Mall, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force had a surprise up its sleeve: a brass band rendition of Three Lions, which the crowd was more than happy to sing along to as they belted out: 'Football's coming home.' The band - probably used to playing less unconventional songs - then broke into the club classic Freed from Desire, which has been adopted by an inscrutable number of football fans to cheer on their teams, and Neil Diamond's classic Sweet Caroline. Kerry Davis - the first Black women's footballer to play for England - then brought out the Euro 2025 trophy alongside Jane Oboavwoduo, a 14-year-old forward in the England Under-17s, before the team hoisted it aloft in a flurry of red smoke. A tearful Leah Williamson told the crowds it had been like a 'fairytale', adding: 'I've been crying all the way down the Mall. It's unbelievable. It's one of the best things we've ever been a part of.' She continued: 'There's lots of ways to win a football match and we repeatedly did it the hard way. You can see how much we care about playing for England. How much we love it.' And with a vow that England's women were not done winning, she concluded: 'We're making history every single step. Stay with us. This story's not done yet.' An ecstatic Chloe Kelly may have prompted Beatrice to cover her children's ears, however, as she let her emotions get the better of her for the second time in as many days. The goalscorer let slip a swear word live on air as she was interviewed - after swearing into the camera as she picked up her winners' medal on Sunday. 'It feels so good to stand side by side with every single one of these girls and the staff you don't see behind the scenes. It's so f****** special,' she grinned, forcing host and ex-England star Alex Scott to issue an on-air apology. Kelly had shouted 'f****** come on' into the camera on Sunday after being presented with her medal by Prince William - to the amusement of fans. The celebrations were held days into the English school holidays - guaranteeing a huge turnout of cherub-faced young fans, future Lionesses potentially among them, who had lined the route early hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes. As if to inspire them more, the crowd was treated to interviews with the Lionesses themselves speaking about their starts in grassroots football, illustrated with photographs of them growing up. The message to the starry-eyed young girls watching was clear: anyone can be a Lioness - you just have to start somewhere.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Lionesses set for heroes' homecoming as Euro 2025 winners get ready for open-top bus parade down the Mall in front of thousands of fans
The Lionesses are set to enjoy a heroes' welcome on The Mall after bringing football home to England for the second time in a row as European champions. The squad will be greeted by a thousands-strong crowd from atop a bus emblazoned with the slogan '2022 and 2025 European Champions', which is set to cruise down the thoroughfare at the heart of London just after 12pm. Rapid preparations had been made for the ceremony after Sarina Wiegman's team thumped Spain 3-1 on penalties after a tense and drawn-out 120 minutes of stalemate football in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. The Lionesses turned out in t-shirts that read 'HOME', with the 'H' stylised as a pair of letter 'I's in recognition of their two European titles on the trot, and red scarves bearing the Three Lions and the word 'CHAMPIONS'. Supporters turned out as much as 12 hours early to cheer on the team after they were crowned running European champions. Captain Leah Williamson will lead the squad as a pair of buses cruise towards the Queen Victoria Memorial - where she and her Lionesses will be quizzed on the tournament by ex-England heroine Alex Scott against the glorious backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Ecstatic fans said they couldn't sleep ahead of the parade, which comes just as the English school holidays kicked off. Beaming young England fans - future Lionesses potentially among them - were lining the route early hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes. Highlights of the team's battle to the top in Switzerland was soundtracked by Armed Forces' bands ahead of the parade - before manager Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses hoist the trophy aloft to the cheers of thousands. The turnout is expected to be overwhelming after England's nail-bitingly close face-off with Spain on Sunday in the final, which came down to the narrowest of margins in a torturous penalty shootout capped off in style by forward Chloe Kelly. A stage was being put up by workers early this morning ahead of the event, while St George's flags were hoisted onto the flagpoles that line the boulevard. Some fans had clearly heeded the warning to prepare well for the party - with some already turning out as early as 12.30am today. Neil Biddulph, 71, said the win will inspire generations of women footballers. Mr Biddulph, who travelled from Blackburn to visit London - taking in the parade is a bonus on his trip - told the Daily Mail: 'I have two granddaughters, so I think its brilliant. It can only do good and it will give the country a lift. 'I watched bits of the final while watching my grandson play cricket. I'm more excited for these two,' he added, indicating his granddaughters. 'It's the first time I have seen a parade and it will definitely inspire future generations. 'There's nothing like being here. In 20 years my granddaughters will say "I was there".' Another giggling supporter told Good Morning Britain: 'We got here about 12.30am, I'm genuinely so excited, I can't hold it in.' Another added: 'I was so excited I couldn't sleep, so I got the train at 3am. They played brilliantly, and with tenacity. Their resilience was amazing - they never lost hope and nor did the rest of England either.' 'We've come from Norwich,' one told BBC Breakfast, as a live band warmed up with Sweet Caroline. 'It's been full of emotions in our house. There's been many tears - it's been inspirational watching all of the girls.' A pair of buses reading '2022 and 2025 European Champions' were parked at Admiralty House ahead of time, ready to pick up England's heroines and deliver them through the heart of London. The fenced-off areas around the memorial were already brimming with female and male supporters alike shortly after 8am, with some kicking footballs around or applying face paint as they prepared to party. Some wore England tops or bore scarves - as retailer JD Sports reported a 730 per cent increase in demand for women's England shirts. The preparations come after the Lionesses flew back from Basel, Switzerland yesterday afternoon - after dancing into the night following their victory. After stopping by Downing Street for a reception with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner - with the PM on business with Trump in Scotland - the team swapped their formal clothes for gladrags and headed into Soho for a celebratory dinner. Sunday's win on penalties came after a nail-biting 120 minutes that saw England equalise in the second half but fail to keep the momentum up before the final whistle - with neither team pulling ahead in extra time. Fans turned out in England shirts by the dozen - with demand for women's tops soaring in the last week at sports retailers Might as well start training now! A woman kicks an inflatable football on The Mall as she waits for the parade to start Final preparations underway for the set-up of the stage at the Queen Victoria Memorial on The Mall The Lionesses met Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner during a special reception at Downing Street, and took part in a video call with the PM from Scotland The team triumphed 3-1 at the bitter end, with Chloe Kelly converting the decisive spot-kick against Cata Coll. It became the most-watched TV moment of the year and the second most-watched women's football match in British broadcasting history, peaking at more than 16 million people tuning in at once. Viewing figures were only narrowly behind the last European final against Germany in 2022, when over 17 million watched England storm to a 2-1 victory. And the win was sweet revenge for the 2023 World Cup final, which saw Spain win 1-0 after picking up an early lead and parrying England's agonised comeback attempts. The Lionesses partied until 4am after bringing the trophy home to their hotel - belting out hits on karaoke and treating themselves to well-earned pizza, beer and a celebratory cake. Despite partying into the wee hours, the players were up bright and early to leave their hotel in Basel. Captain Leah Williamson protected the trophy as Lego fan Lauren Hemp brought out a Beauty and the Beast castle she made in downtime between matches. The squad then flew back to Britain, arriving at London Southend Airport yesterday where they were greeted by hundreds of fans. The Embraer jet bearing the stylised word 'HOME' - the 'H' written as two 'I's to recognise the team's second European title on the trot - was the most tracked in the world on FlightRadar for a time. The players were then congratulated by Ms Rayner during a special reception at Downing Street on Monday, with the windows draped in St George's flags and celebratory bunting hung in the street. Manager Sarina Wiegman (left, with captain Leah Williamson and the Euro 2025 trophy) called for more investment in women's football at the Downing Street event It's come home: The Lionesses' jet was the most tracked in the world - emblazoned with a stylised 'HOME' to reflect their two European victories Young fans with homemade signs waited for the team to arrive back in the UK. The government announced fresh grassroots investment in women and girls' sport last night Michelle Agyemang - named young player of the tournament - and Leah Williamson greet fans as they leave the airport, trophy safely tucked under the captain's arm She told the team yesterday: 'You've made us all so so proud. Role models like you send such a powerful message, the Lionesses are a shining example of talent and excitement for women's football.' Some of the team also took part in a surprise video call from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who was unable to attend in person due to talks with US President Donald Trump in Scotland. Mr Starmer told them: 'You must've felt the eyes and ears of the whole country on you last night.' England manager Sarina Wiegman took the opportunity to call for more investment in women's football at the event - in order to train up the Lionesses of tomorrow. She said: 'We need some more investment. We're not there yet. In England we're up there but England needs to stay the trailblazer, it needs to be the big example. 'The players first but also the FA, the clubs, the Government, the country, the fans - let's keep being the trailblazers.' The Government would announce a new package of measures to boost access to grassroots football hours later - with the establishment of a Women's Sport Taskforce to boost girls' participation in sport at all levels. Flagship sites and pitches will be dedicated to the Lionesses and more time slots will be created for women's and girls' teams at grassroots pitches across the country. It is thought that a 'Lioness effect' could inspire more young girls to get into football. And the additional investment comes in the run up to the 2035 World Cup, which is being hosted by all four home nations of the UK. As well as the Prime Minister, the King also congratulated the European champions - as did the Prince of Wales and his daughter Princess Charlotte, who signed off on her first ever official Royal message in congratulations. The King said on X: 'You have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. Well done, Lionesses.' Prince William and Princess Charlotte added in their own post: 'What a game! Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment England. W & Charlotte.' The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the FA, was in the stands in Basel on Sunday alongside his daughter and presented the Lionesses with their victory medals.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Live: Lionesses victory parade aerial footage as thousands celebrate England Euro 2025 victory
Watch live aerial footage of England 's homecoming victory tour as the Lionesses celebrate their Euro 2025 win on Tuesday (29 July). Fans will be able to join in with the celebrations as the England Women's team travel down The Mall on an open-top bus at 12.10 pm. The team, joined by coach Sarina Wiegman, will then take to the stage for a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace hosted by former England star Alex Scott. According to reports, up to 50,000 Lionesses fans are expected to line The Mall to catch a glimpse of the winning team, who were victorious in securing their second successive European Championship win on Sunday (27 July). The team played against Spain in Basel in the Euro 2025 final, where they won following a tense 120-minute game which ended in a penalty shootout, with England won at 3-1. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said that the parade 'will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history', though recommended fans arrive early in order to secure a good spot.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Lionesses victory parade live: Fans celebrate England's Euro 2025 triumph with party outside Buckingham Palace
The Lionesses will kick their Euro 2025 title celebrations into a whole new gear as they take to The Mall for their trophy parade, where thousands of fans are already gathered to welcome them home. England defeated Spain in dramatic fashion after Chloe Kelly 's winning penalty secured back-to-back European Championships for Sarina Wiegman 's side. The England players partied through the night, having avenged their defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, and returned to home soil as heroes on Monday after becoming the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title. The squad were immediately taken to Downing Street, where St George's flags fluttered from the windows and railings, for a reception with deputy prime minister Angela Rayner in the garden of No 10. The players will now show off their trophy on Tuesday afternoon in an open-top bus procession, finishing with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Live: Lionesses victory parade aerial footage as thousands celebrate England Euro 2025 victory Watch live aerial footage of England 's homecoming victory tour as the Lionesses celebrate their Euro 2025 win on Tuesday (29 July). Fans will be able to join in with the celebrations as the England Women's team travel down The Mall on an open-top bus at 12.10 pm. The team, joined by coach Sarina Wiegman, will then take to the stage for a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace hosted by former England star Alex Scott. According to reports, up to 50,000 Lionesses fans are expected to line The Mall to catch a glimpse of the winning team, who were victorious in securing their second successive European Championship win on Sunday. Live: Lionesses victory parade aerial footage as thousands celebrate Euros victory Watch live aerial footage of England's homecoming victory tour as the Lionesses celebrate their Euro 2025 win on Tuesday (29 July). Flo Clifford29 July 2025 11:52 'The standard of football is second to none' Dougy Gray, 78, was doing a good job of hyping the crowd up on Tuesday morning. He got up early to make his giant banner which read: 'Well done ladies. So proud.' He said he had come to show his support and appreciation for the Lionesses. 'I think they've done so well and the onus is on us to come and show some support here today. 'I really enjoyed the game. The standard of football the women play is second to none.' Athena Stavrou in London29 July 2025 11:48 Fans 'very proud' of Lionesses Wendy Buckingham, 64, travelled from Romford for the celebration. She said there was 'no mention' of her playing football when she was younger, so the Lionesses win makes her 'very proud'. She said: 'For the players this hasn't happened overnight, it's been years of training, standing and playing in the rain, parents coming to every training session and missing out on other things to train.' Athena Stavrou in London29 July 2025 11:42 The truth behind Chloe Kelly's unwavering confidence Fair play to the Spanish press for finding another element of a Chloe Kelly penalty that some may find 'unnecessary'. And no, it was not spinning the ball back onto the spot, or the little stamp either side of the circle, or the raising of the left leg before skipping into the run-up, all parts of Kelly's routine which are, to her, completely necessary. It was instead Kelly's little side-eye to Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll, after thumping her penalty into the net to win England the Euros, that caught some attention. Kelly's focus was on running towards the England fans after producing the winning moment in a second consecutive Euros final, and there was only a fleeting glance in Coll's direction. But it was enough to transmit the feeling that everybody already knew, anyway, that when the moment came, Kelly was going to remain composed and deliver another clutch moment. It was never in doubt, even if Kelly had her previous penalty saved in the semi-final win over Italy and admitted to missing three penalties in training before the Euro 2025 final. 'I don't miss penalties twice,' Kelly said. The truth behind Chloe Kelly's unwavering confidence The Arsenal forward overcame 'dark times' to thrive on the biggest stage for the Lionesses, with her unusual technique and hardened self-belief proving vital to her impact at Euro 2025 Jamie Braidwood in Basel29 July 2025 11:35 'Hopefully this will encourage more people to support women's football' Kat Spurr, 47, and Julie Turner, 48, got to the Mall just before 9am to support the Lionesses. 'It's a great atmosphere,' Kate said. 'The game on Sunday was great but a bit nerve wracking!' Julie said: 'A little bit of extra excitement I guess. 'We are very proud. Hopefully this will encourage more people to support women's football and make it as well known as the men's game.' Athena Stavrou in London29 July 2025 11:27 England flags flying Flo Clifford29 July 2025 11:21 Why the true potential of the Lionesses' legacy goes further than you think n the most demanding moments of the Euro 2025 final, when the England players had to go to the depths of their will, they also felt something different. They didn't endure the same tension as in previous games, or even the same doubt. It was a common sentiment, from substitute Niamh Charles to Sarina Wiegman. Charles insisted there wasn't a single moment when she thought England would lose to Spain. Wiegman, even more strikingly, admitted that marked a change from the quarter-final and semi-final. 'To be honest, I didn't have that. I had a couple of times in the Sweden game and the Italy game and I thought: 'We might be going home tomorrow.'' They of course went home on Monday anyway, but with the trophy itself. 'Never in doubt,' was the line used in jest after every win, but could be said now with real meaning. And while the words 'spirit', 'resolve', and 'team culture' have been repeated a lot in the last two weeks, they also have a deeper consequence. Why the true potential of the Lionesses' legacy goes further than you think From participation to attendance to TV numbers, Miguel Delaney explains how a second straight Euros triumph will change football in England and beyond Miguel Delaney in Basel29 July 2025 11:15 One hour to go Flo Clifford29 July 2025 11:10 England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women's Euro 2025 final England are European champions again after triumphing in a dramatic Women's Euro 2025 final in Basel. Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties. The Lionesses came back twice to reach the decider and book this revenge mission against the same side who beat them at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney. Here is how England's players rated: England player ratings after Hannah Hampton stars in Euro 2025 final Flo Clifford29 July 2025 11:04 The Mall is filling up With just over an hour left before the big parade, the Mall is getting busier…and louder. Chants are being sung to drumbeats and whistles, as red and white flags are being both waved and worn by the excited supporters. Athena Stavrou in London29 July 2025 10:58
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
England trophy parade LIVE: Exact route and start time as Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 win in London
Trophy parade route Beginning at 12.10pm, the Homecoming celebration will travel along The Mall in London as the team enjoys their second successful European Championship win. Following the procession, the team will arrive at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace for a staged event at 12.30pm. The Lionesses will proudly display their trophy on stage, after music performances from the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, and DJ CharStape. Football fans are encouraged to attend the free event as they watch the players bring the trophy home. While those watching at home can enjoy a live broadcast on the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12 and 1pm.
