Prince George’s animated reactions steal the show at Euro 2020 final

TORONTO —
England’s first trip to the European Championship final didn’t exactly go as planned, with a loss to Italy during the penalty shootout. But for many on the internet, it was the animated reactions of Prince George that stole the show.

George was watching the game from the stands at London’s Wembley Stadium alongside his mother, Kate, and his dad Prince William, who also serves as president of England’s Football Association.

The young prince was elated after Luke Shaw scored the first goal for England almost immediately after the match started, giving the Three Lions an early lead. Cameras captured George hugging his parents, clapping his hands and laughing.

But the Italians scored an equalizer goal in the second half, which pushed the game to extra time, followed by a penalty shootout. England lost in the shootout and George can be seen visibly heartbroken and being comforted by his dad.

On social media, George’s reactions prompted a flurry of comments, with many England supporters remarking that his expressions “represent all of England.”