Princess Leonor and sister Infanta Sofia recreate iconic royal moment 12 years later – see photos

There have been celebrations for Spain's royal household after the nation's historic win at Euro 2024 – and Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia made a really particular picture.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their teenage daughters hosted the Spain nationwide soccer staff at La Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Monday – the day after the staff gained 2-1 in opposition to England within the remaining in Germany.

The gamers introduced house the Henri Delaunay Trophy, and members of the royal household posed for photographs with the celebrated silverware.

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Queens-to-be Leonor, 18, and Sofia, 17, posed with the trophy in the identical approach they did 12 years in the past, after they had been six and 5 respectively.

And as soon as once more, the younger royals wore Spain's soccer equipment for his or her public look on the palace.

In the meantime, King Felipe, 56, wore a gray go well with with a purple tie and Queen Letizia, 51, wore a purple Carolina Herrera frock.

The staff wore specially-made shirts bearing the quantity 4 – representing their 4 record-breaking European Championship titles.

Along with 2024 and 2012, Spain additionally turned European champions as hosts in 1964 and in 2008 in Austria and Switzerland.

I’m not coming house

Whereas it was a matter of pleasure for King Felipe and Infanta Sofia, who had come to Berlin to observe the ultimate match reside, it was a matter of sorrow for the Prince of Wales and Prince George, who had been seated in the identical field with the Spanish royals.

It was an exhilarating match as Mikel Oyarzabal scored the successful aim for Spain within the 86th minute.^th And cameras captured the second William and George reacted to England's final minute makes an attempt to equalise.

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The British and Spanish royals posed for a photograph collectively earlier than the match started, and the ex-account of the Prince and Princess of Wales reposted the image with the caption: “Might the very best staff win.”

Prince William and Kate expressed their help for the Three Lions in a private message launched on Monday, saying: “@EnglandYour teamwork, perseverance and willpower have been an inspiration to us all, younger and previous. Congratulations Spain. W&C.”

The message was accompanied by a photograph of Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, six, sporting the particular England shirts as they watched the match at their house in Windsor.

Assist for Southgate

FA chairman William issued a heartfelt message for Gareth Southgate, who resigned as England supervisor on Tuesday.

The Prince stated: “Gareth, I wish to thanks – not as President of the @FA, however as a fan of @England.

“Thanks for constructing a staff that may stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best on the earth in 2024. Thanks for exhibiting humility, compassion and true management below essentially the most intense stress and scrutiny.

“And thanks for an all-round glorious efficiency. You ought to be extremely happy with what you could have achieved. W.”