Who got an invite to the VIP box at the Euros 2024 final? English and Spanish royalty joined politicians and sports stars in Berlin for the nail-biting finale
- Prince William and Prince George took to the Berlin stadium yesterday
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A slew of notable figures travelled to Berlin's Olympiastadion to watch Spain's triumph against England in the Euros 2024 final yesterday.
Nestled among the thousands of fans was British and Spanish royalty, as well as leading politicians and sports stars.
Prince William, 42, and his eldest son, Prince George, 10, delighted royal fans as they took their seats on the front row of the VIP box.
Seated beside them was Spain's King Felipe VI and his youngest daughter, Infanta Sofia.
Elsewhere, British politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy, made an appearance.
A-Listers filled yesterday's box at Berlin's Olympiastadion for the Euros 2024 final. Pictured 1. David Gill 2. Keir Starmer 3. Debbie Hewitt 4. Prince George 5. Prince William 6. Aleksander Ceferin 7. King Felipe of Spain 8. Infanta Sofia of Spain 9. Lisa Nandy 10. Gareth Bale 11. Luis Figo 12. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 13. Marco Materazzi
Sports VIPs were also present, with Gareth Bale and former professional Portuguese footballer, Luis Figo, both pictured.
Here, FEMAIL reveals the high-profile guests you may have missed at the Euros 2024 final yesterday...
Prince William
Prince William, 42, delighted royal fans when he arrived in Berlin to watch the Euros 2024 final.
The father-of-three, who is the heir apparent to the British throne, is the eldest son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
The Aston Villa fan is known for his charitable work and dedication to his family, with his son, Prince George, ten, joining him at the game.
Prince William appeared in high spirits as he celebrated England's goal with his eldest son, Prince George, yesterday
In 2010, he completed his training as a helicopter pilot in the RAF Search and Rescue Force.
The following year, William married Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales - whom he met while they both studied art history at St Andrews university in Scotland.
Prince George
Joining his father, Prince William, in Berlin yesterday evening was Prince George, ten.
The young royal was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London at 4.24pm on July 22, 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz.
The eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, was the spitting image of his father at the game
He made his public debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white merino wool shawl, cradled in his mother's arms.
A great-grandchild to the Queen, he will be the 43rd monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England if, as expected, he follows the reigns of his grandfather, the Prince of Wales, and then his father, William.
David Gill
British football executive David Gill watched Spain triumph over England in yesterday's Euros 2024 final live from Berlin.
Gill is a big name in football, having previously worked as the chief executive of Manchester United and the vice-chairman of the Football Association.
David Gill (pictured right) greeted William and George before taking his seat at the Euros 2024 final
In 2019, Gill was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for his service to football.
A connection with football runs in the Gill family, with David's son Oliver previously playing for Manchester United.
Lisa Nandy
Seated among the VIPs at the Euros 2024 was the UK's Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy.
The 44-year-old, from Manchester, is Labour politician and has served as an MP for Wigan since 2010.
Before assuming her current role earlier this month, she has taken on several high-flying roles throughout her career, including Shadow Foreign Secretary and Shadow Levelling Up Secretary.
UK's Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, joined the VIPs in Berlin yesterday
After watching Spain defeat the Three Lions in Berlin yesterday evening, Lisa took to X to share her thoughts.
She said: 'No matter tonight's result, this England team has done us proud. Now we need to make sure the legacy of their achievement is felt right across our grassroots game - in the villages, towns and cities where clubs are at the heart of local communities.
Welsh former professional footballer Gareth Bale, 34, took to Berlin to watch the Euros 2024 final from Berlin.
Bale, who was born in Cardiff, is regarded as one of the best Welsh players of all time.
Welsh football legend Gareth Bale travelled to Berlin to watch the Euros 2024 alongside Prince William
His lucrative career as a winger saw him play for teams including, Tottenham Hotpsur, Real Madrid, and the Wales national team.
He announced his retirement from the sport last year aged 33, after 16 years of playing.
In 2022, the then-Wales captain led the list of sporting stars on the Queen's Birthday Honours list after being awarded an MBE for services to football and charity.
Aleksander Ceferin
56-year-old Aleksander Ceferin, from Slovenia, is currently president of the UEFA, a position he has held since 2016.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (pictured centre), 56, sat next to the Prince of Wales and King Felipe of Spain
In February, Aleksander Ceferin left European football's powerbrokers stunned by announcing he will stand down as UEFA president in 2027, minutes after securing the right to stay in office until 2031.
Ceferin claimed he had taken the decision to stand down six weeks before the shock announcement but kept the information to his closest aides.
FA Chair Debbie Hewitt, 60, took her seat next to Prince George at last night's match.
In 2021, the businesswoman became the first female chair of the English Football Association.
Debbie Hewitt is photographed celebrating England's goal by Cole Palmer with Prince George at the Euros 2024 final
Debbie has worked across several sectors, including retail management and the automobile industry.
In addition to her role at the FA, Debbie is currently the non-executive chair of Visa Europe and clothes brand White Stuff.
She was awarded a Member of the British Empire in 2011 for her services to business and the public sector.
Sir Keir Starmer
The UK's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, added to the list of notable figures watching the Euros 2024 final live from Berlin yesterday evening.
Keir Starmer was announced as the UK's new Labour prime minister earlier this month, after a Tory rout saw former premier Liz Truss and a dozen serving Cabinet members lose their seats.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted Prince William and Prince George before taking his seat at the game
The 61-year-old boasts a list of impressive achievements, having represented people on death row as a human rights lawyer to becoming a Chief Prosecutor. In 2020, he was elected as leader of the Labour party.
He married his NHS worker wife, Victoria Starmer, in 2007. The couple have two children together.
Infanta Sofia of Spain
Infanta Sofia of Spain appeared excited to join her father, King Felipe, in Berlin yesterday evening.
The monarch's youngest daughter, 17, left her residence at 'Prince Pavilion' near Zarzuela Palace to start school at UWC Atlantic College in the Welsh county of Vale of Glamorgan last year.
Infanta Sofia of Spain, 17, donned a pair of sleek, vibrant red trousers to show support for her team
Sofia is second in line to the succession of the Spanish throne, following her sister, Princess Leonor, 18.
The 17-year-old royal takes a keen interest in football, and in 2023, she travelled to Australia with her mother, Queen Letizia, to watch the 2023 final of the Women's World Cup.
King Felipe VI of Spain
Joining the thousands of jubilant Spanish fans in Berlin yesterday was King Felipe VI of Spain.
The 56-year-old monarch ascended the throne following the abdication of his father Juan Carlos in 2014.
Felipe and his wife Queen Letizia, 51, a former journalist, maintain a busy schedule of royal engagements.
Their daughters Princess Leonor, 18, and Princess Sofia, 17, also maintain a life in the spotlight, often joining their parents on royal engagements.
King Felipe of Spain appeared in high spirits as he met Prince William at the game yesterday evening
Since becoming king, Felipe has set about modernising the crown to encourage the respect of Spanish citizens.
In 2020, Felipe renounced any future personal inheritance he might receive from his father. He does not hold any assets abroad.
Football fanatics might consider Swedish former footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 42, as one of the best strikers of all time.
He led a legendary football career, scoring more than 500 goals for teams including, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Inter Milan, and Manchester United.
Swedish former footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, shook hands with King Felipe before taking his seat
He scored 62 goals for Sweden before retiring from international football in 2015. He sensationally came out of that retirement in 2021 but did not score for his nation again.
Luis Figo
Former professional Portuguese footballer, Luis Figo, played as a winger for Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.
Former professional Portuguese footballer, Luis Figo (pictured left), smiled with the UEFA president before sititng to watch the drama unfold
The 51-year-old was an integral part to the Portuguese team during his time on the pitch, having scored 127 caps for the national team.
Renowned for being one of the best players of his generation, he won the Ballon D'or in 2000 and a year later, he claimed the title of FIFA World Player of the Year.
He is now an ambassador for Stop TB Partnership - advocating for innovative approaches to treat tuberculosis patients.
Marco Materazzi
Former Italian professional football player, Marco Materazzi, looked focused as he watched the Euros 2024 final
Former professional football player, Marco Materazzi, watched the Euros 2024 final alongside royalty in Berlin yesterday evening.
The esteemed defender previously played for Everton in the Premier League before signing to Inter Milan in 2001.
Marco, now 50, stays fit and continues to play occasional friendlies with his former Inter Milan team-mates.
Yesterday, the Italian footballer looked focused as she watched England take on Spain in the Euros 2024 final.
