A lipreader has made a bold claim regarding a conversation that took place between Prince William and Chloe Kelly on camera.
The Prince of Wales attended the final of the Women's Euros between Spain and England in his role as patron of the Football Association.
He was joined by his daughter, Princess Charlotte, who is a "budding star for the future" when it comes to football, according to Prince William.
After the match, William had the chance to greet all the individual Lionesses and their manager, Sarina Wiegman, during the medal and trophy presentation.
Lipreader makes bold claim on conversation between Prince William and Chloe Kelly
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Lipreader Nicola Hickling has made several bold claims as to what Prince William said to Chloe Kelly after she scored the decisive goal in the penalty shootout.
Hickling claimed that William joked to Chloe Kelly he “knew” she would “kick it in the net” before telling her he was “so proud”.
He also reportedly told her he was “so glad [she] moved to Arsenal and left Man City”.
During the controversial transfer to Arsenal, Kelly accused Manchester City of trying to "assassinate her character" and "false accusations" after her relationship with the club deteriorated.
Prince William hugged Chloe Kelly after the match
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Despite this challenging period, Kelly secured the Lionesses' success on Sunday night in Switzerland during the penalty shootout.
Hickling also claimed to reveal what the future King said to other members of the squad during the trophy presentation.
The lipreader believes that Prince William told Wiegman he would “message her directly”.
In addition, he is thought to have offered Beth Mead his sympathies, saying: “Everyone in England hated that you missed.”
Prince William reportedly told Sarina Wiegman he would message her directly
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Michelle Agyemang and Prince William speaking after the match
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Prince William could not hide his excitement as he congratulated the Lionesses following their historic victory on Sunday night.
As patron of the Football Association, William shook hands with players from the English and Spanish teams after the penalty shootout in Basel.
Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Hickling also claimed that William told Michelle Agyemang: “I’m genuinely excited to see it, you made it. You are doing amazing, especially on this tour. Well done.”
Meanwhile, the future king reportedly told Jess Park: “Well done, amazing, well done,” and said to Alex Greenwood: “I am so proud of all of you.”