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June 14 , 2024
LONDON - The Princess of Wales has revealed she experiences a rollercoaster of emotions while cheering on England's national football team during the Euro 2024 tournament.In a candid interview ahead of England's semifinal match against Spain, Princess Kate said the highs and lows of supporting her country on the pitch have taken a toll.
"It's been quite the journey - good days and bad days," she said with a wry smile. "The thrill of a last-minute winner is incredible, but the heartbreak of a bitter defeat is also very real."
The 42-year-old royal is a keen football fan and patron of the English Football Association. She has attended numerous England matches over the years, often alongside her husband Prince William and their three children.
This year's European Championship has provided plenty of drama, from England's narrow group stage escape to their dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in the quarterfinals.
"My nerves were shredded after that France match, I can tell you," Princess Kate revealed. "I was pacing around biting my nails the whole time. But winning on penalties felt simply euphoric."
She praised the England supporters for their "incredible passion" in following the team, adding that the raucous atmosphere at Wembley Stadium has made it a "very special" experience.
However, the princess also spoke about the "responsibility" she feels as one of the highest-profile England fans, trying to maintain a dignified composure amid the extreme emotions.
"I have to mind my behavior a bit," she said with a laugh. "The occasional fist pump is allowed, but I'd get into trouble if I started getting too carried away and ripping my shirt off!"
As England now stands just two wins away from lifting their first major trophy since 1966, Princess Kate says she is thrilled by the prospect of history - but remains apprehensive too.
"To reach the final would be a tremendous achievement. But I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. After all, I've experienced enough heartbreaking exits to know that anything can happen."
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