Prince William’s Decision to Step Down as FA President Explained
Prince William has revealed the reason behind his decision to step down from his role as President of the Football Association (FA), a position he has held since 2005.
Speaking to GB News, a royal commentator provided insights into William's surprising announcement, indicating that the Prince has "learnt his lesson after the Lionesses snub."
William is stepping back to focus on his new roles and responsibilities in Wales and as the Duke of Cornwall. He will now serve as Patron of the Football Association in a more limited capacity. This transition comes nearly a year after William faced significant criticism for not attending the Women's World Cup final between England's Lionesses and Spain in Australia.
The decision to miss the final was due to the logistical challenges of traveling across the globe for a brief period. In contrast, Prince William recently traveled to Berlin to watch the Men's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain with his son, Prince George.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, spoke exclusively to GB News about William's decision not to travel to Australia in August 2023. He stated, "William should have gone, of course, to Australia last year for the Lionesses, so that has been taken on board.”
William and George's trip to Berlin coincided with Princess Charlotte's attendance at the Wimbledon Men’s final with Princess Kate. This news follows their recent trip to Germany, where they watched England’s final match, which ended in a tough 2-1 defeat against Spain.
Following this significant loss, England’s manager Gareth Southgate resigned from his position. Prince William released a statement regarding Southgate's departure, saying, “Gareth, I want to thank you - not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan.”
