England's Lionesses party in London
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Athena was born on January 22 and arrived prematurely, as Princess Beatrice opened up about in an article she wrote for British Vogue. "Nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you realise your baby is going to arrive early," she penned, describing the experience as "humbling."
Another day, another moment for these Lionesses that would have been scarcely imaginable for their forebearers. The back-to-back champions of Europe had won their crown on foreign soil -- the first England senior team ever to achieve such a feat -- and so perhaps could have been forgiven for underestimating the scale of affection for them back home.
Fans sing ‘it’s coming home’ as Euro 2025 winners travel down Mall in open-top bus - The Lionesses waved at the crowd who had packed out The Mall to celebrate the team’s historic win
Lauren Hemp's first football club needs more coaches - as youngsters inspired by the success of their local Lioness rush to join. The forward has just won her second Euros title with England but started out at North Walsham Town FC in Norfolk.
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Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) musicians lead the Lionesses football team down The Mall in London for their celebrations. England women beat Spain on penalties on Sunday (July 27) in Switzerland after drawing 1-1 in normal time.
Mead and Williamson had their spot-kicks saved but Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles and Kelly all converted theirs. Hampton saved from Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati, Salma Paralluelo dragged hers wide and that was enough for the Lionesses to come out on top.
Princess Beatrice and her family joined crowds of thousands watching the England women’s football team’s victory parade in central London. The princess, her husband Edoardo Mozzi and their children Sienna, Athena and Christopher, were among crowds lining The Mall near Buckingham Palace to celebrate the team winning Euro 2025.
Official Lionesses kits for the 2025 Euros have outsold versions for the previous tournament and the 2023 World Cup, according to Nike. The company, which designs and produces England's kits, says it's seen "particularly strong sales" for children's sizes.