Football fans were left stunned after Prince William's celebratory post about England's Euro 2024 win failed to mention one of the tournament's standout players – Chelsea's Cole Palmer.
The Prince of Wales, who serves as President of the Football Association, shared an enthusiastic message on social media following England's dramatic victory. However, eagle-eyed supporters quickly noticed the absence of any reference to Palmer, who played a crucial role throughout the competition.
Social Media Backlash
Within minutes of the post going live, comments flooded in questioning why the 22-year-old midfielder had been overlooked. Many fans described the omission as "baffling" given Palmer's contributions to England's success.
One supporter wrote: "No mention of Cole? He was our best player in every knockout game!" while another added: "Strange how the future king forgot about our actual king."
Palmer's Tournament Performance
The Chelsea star had been instrumental in England's campaign, scoring vital goals and creating numerous chances. His performances earned him widespread praise from pundits and supporters alike, with many tipping him for the Player of the Tournament award.
Royal commentators suggest the oversight may have been unintentional, but acknowledge it's created an awkward situation for the football-loving prince. The Palace has not commented on the social media reaction.
