Princess Charlotte has stolen the internet’s heart after her unfiltered, wide-eyed reactions during England’s dramatic shootout victory over Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final went viral on social media.

The 10-year-old royal was seen beaming with joy and gripping her father’s arm during the finale at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland.

  • Princess Charlotte’s unfiltered reactions to England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain captured hearts worldwide.
  • The 10-year-old attended her first overseas football game, supporting the Lionesses alongside her father.
  • Fans dubbed Charlotte the match’s “unofficial MVP” and called for a dedicated “Charlotte cam” at future England games.

As Chloe Kelly slammed home the decisive penalty to crown the Lionesses as back-to-back European champions, Charlotte’s face told the entire story of a nation on edge.

“She has no poker face,” one fan posted alongside a clip of the young princess clutching her head. “ We were all Charlotte at that moment .”

Princess Charlotte became the internet’s darling after her reactions to England’s women’s football team’s dramatic victory over Spain went viral

Princess Charlotte smiling beside a man in a suit at the UEFA Women’s Cup event in Switzerland.

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The July 27 match marked a historic moment for the royal: it was her first time attending an overseas football game.

Traveling alongside her father Prince William, patron of the Football Association, Charlotte stood with the England faithful in full support of the Lionesses as they battled for European glory.

Princess Charlotte watching England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain with focused expression at the stadium.

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“She is beautiful ! Looks just like Queen Elizabeth and a little bit of William mixed in!” a netizen wrote.

“Charlotte and her dad are having a blast, it’s lovely to see them enjoying soccer together. Sounds like a great Sunday funday,” another added.

Princess Charlotte reacts excitedly as England wins dramatic shootout against Spain at football match.

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The surprise appearance was revealed just hours before kick-off, when the Prince and Princess of Wales ’s official X account posted a photo of the father-daughter duo at the stadium.

Beaming with excitement, Charlotte stood next to her dad as the national anthem rang out.

Princess Charlotte’s viral reaction during England’s dramatic penalty shootout win against Spain at a football match.

Princess Charlotte's viral reaction during England's dramatic penalty shootout win against Spain at a football match. - 4

Soccer player takes a penalty shot during England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain in a stadium full of fans.

Soccer player takes a penalty shot during England's dramatic shootout win against Spain in a stadium full of fans. - 5

The 43-year-old prince applauded proudly alongside several high-profile figures in attendance, including FA Chair Debbie Hewitt, FA CEO Mark Bullingham, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer .

Throughout the match, Charlotte lived every twist and turn. When Spain’s Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring, she was spotted with her head in her hands.

Text message screenshot showing a user named NoRegrets-Coyote saying they love the father/daughter tradition trending for Princess Charlotte’s viral reaction

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Princess Charlotte celebrating England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain, showing excitement and cheering in a crowd.

Princess Charlotte celebrating England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain, showing excitement and cheering in a crowd. - 7

When Alessia Russo headed in the equalizer, she erupted in celebration like the thousands of fans surrounding her. And when the shootout began, she leaned forward with her hands over her face, unable to hide the nerves.

“She rides every moment,” a viewer wrote. “You could watch the whole match just on Charlotte’s expressions alone.”

Princess Charlotte reacting excitedly during England’s dramatic shootout win against Spain in a football match.

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