Princess Sofia and Queen Letizia of Spain celebrate World Cup win on August 20, 2023.Photo:Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty

Queen Letizia of Spain poses with Spain’s players after the FIFA Women’s World Cup final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney

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Queen Letiziaof Spain witnessed history when her country clinched itsfirst-ever Women’s World Cup championship.

Queen Letizia and her younger daughter, Princess Sofia,traveled to Sydney, Australia, for the World Cup finals on Sunday — and then took part in the celebrations on the field after Spain defeated England 1-0.

Letizia, 50, was handed the trophy, which she hoisted in the air while taking group photos with the La Roja players.

Princess Sofia, 16, draped the Spanish flag around her shoulders as she took the field, smiling beside her mother.

Princess Sofia and Queen Letizia celebrate Spain’s World Cup win on August 20, 2023.SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty

Spain’s Queen Letizia celebrates with Spain’s players after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

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Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia then helped to hand out the medals, hugging the players proudly.

Both also received jerseys with their names on them — Queen Letizia’s featured the number 12, while Princess Sofia’s had the number 10.

Ahead of the game, Queen Letizia said about watching the finals, “It is a joy, and it is exciting to be here today in Sydney to support and accompany the players and the entire coaching staff in a final that is making all of Spain vibrate.”

Queen Letizia of Spain celebrates World Cup win on August 20, 2023.Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty

Queen Letizia of Spain greets Spain’s Aitana Bonmati after the FIFA Women’s World Cup final match at Stadium Australia

King Felipe and Princess Leonor did not attend the finals in Australia. Princess Leonor, 17,began her three years of military trainingat the General Military Academy of Zaragoza this week.

Queen Letizia of Spain celebrates World Cup win with team on August 20, 2023.Catherine Ivill/Getty

Ivana Andres of Spain and teammates celebrate with the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy following victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

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While Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia traveled to Sydney to support Spain, it was announced before the match thatPrince William— who is president of the game’s governing body in England, the Football Association —would not be making the trip.

On Saturday,Princess Charlottejoined her father inwishing the Lionesses luck in the championshipin a video shared to social media.

“Lionesses — we want to wish you a huge good luck for tomorrow. We’re sorry we can’t be there in person.” Prince William, 41, said. “But we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world. So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.”

Princess Charlotte, 8, then chimed in: “Good luck, Lionesses!”

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King Charlesalso shared his own “heartfelt thoughts” following the loss.

“This brings you, your manager and all your support team my heartfelt thoughts and commiserations on the result of the World Cup final. While I know how sore it must be, let none of you feel defeated, for to have reached the final at all is an immense tribute to your skill, determination and team spirit in the finest sporting tradition,” a message from the King on the royal family’s website read.

source: people.com