Loose Women star claims Prince William’s ‘misstep’ could impact monarchy’s future

Loose Women panellist Jane Moore slammed Prince William’s decision not to attend the Women’s World Cup Final in Australia to support the Lionesses in the competition

Loose Women star Jane Moore has called out Prince William’s World Cup “misstep”, suggesting it could potentially throw the monarchy into jeopardy.

The Prince of Wales recently issued an apology to the Lionesses for missing the Women’s World Cup Final in Australia, a move that has sparked backlash. Jane has claimed that William’s absence from the World Cup was a significant “misstep” that could have far-reaching implications for the monarchy’s future.

The English women’s team faced a heartbreaking defeat in the nail-biting final against Spain on Sunday, losing by a slim margin of 1-0. Despite the team’s loss, Jane argued that William should have been front row and centre, showing his support for the women’s team.

She questioned: “But why the hell didnt William hop on a flight with his young daughter and go in person to the game?”

The 61 year old presenter suggested that the sight of the royals cheering from the stands would not only have been a great PR boost for the monarchy but also a positive gesture towards Australia, where debates continue over whether to abandon the monarchy and become a republic.

Jane Moore was unimpressed with Prince William's decision
Jane Moore was unimpressed with Prince William’s decision 
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Jane added in her column for The Sun: “His absence was a rare misstep by our future King. After all, whats the point of the monarchy if they don’t turn up for such an important event on the world stage?”

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Royal expressed his regret for not being able to support the England team in person. She conveyed her heartfelt message saying: “Lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow. Were sorry we cant be there in person, but were so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world. So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.”

Princess Charlotte, clutching a football while seated next to her father, chimed in with a simple yet sincere: “Good luck, Lionesses.”

Despite England’s disappointing 1-0 defeat on Sunday, William took to X to express his pride, tweeting: “Although its the result none of us wanted, @Lionesses you have done yourselves and this nation proud. Your spirit & drive have inspired so many people and paved the way for generations to come. Thank you for the footballing memories. Congratulations to Spain. W”

However, some critics were quick to point out that William, who is not only the heir to the throne but also the President of the FA, should have been present at the clash against Spain. They speculated that his attendance might have been guaranteed had it been the mens team playing.

However, many appeared unimpressed, with one remarking “A letter? what a joke”, and another adding: “Big deal… he should be there.”

Former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope voiced her disappointment over William’s absence, branding it a shame and stating: “This should have been pencilled in his diary from day dot, after we won the Euros and qualified for the World Cup.”Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who jetted off to Australia alongside Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to witness the match, defended the royal’s absence. She stated: “Prince William, as we all know, is not just a figurehead but the president of the FA and an ardent supporter of the sport. I am aware that he’s disappointed about his inability to be present on 23, Aug 2023 but he has conveyed a message of good luck to the Lionesses.”

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