The Lionesses will celebrate their historic Euros victory with an open-top bus parade in central London and a trip to Downing Street, but there are no plans for a bank holiday.
England fans erupted with joy across the country as the team defended their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain in the final in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday.
Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, sending supporters in fan zones into raptures.
The King said the team had the royal familyâs âwarmest appreciation and admirationâ following their victory, adding: âThe next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can.â
The Downing Street reception on Monday is due to be hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
The team will then attend a homecoming celebration event on Tuesday, with a ceremony expected to take place outside Buckingham Palace.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed the teamâs triumph, saying: âThe Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation.
âTheir victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country.
âIt stands as a testament to the determination, resilience and unity that define this outstanding team.â
There will be an open-top bus parade along the Mall before the ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial, the FA said.
Fans can attend for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
However, it is understood Downing Street has no plans for a bank holiday to mark the Lionessesâ triumph.
Supporters stood on tables, waved flags, threw drinks in the air and excitedly hugged each other as England claimed victory, while the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir watched on from the stands in Basel.
Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses hope of retaining their Euros title with her second-half equaliser after Mariona Caldentey netted the opener for Spain in the 25th minute.
In a statement posted on X after the game, Charles said: âThis brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the Euros 2025.
âFor more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant âfootballâs coming homeâ.
âAs you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true.
âFor this, you have my whole familyâs warmest appreciation and admiration.â
The King added: âMore than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms.
âWell done, Lionesses.â
A picture of the Prince of Wales with his arm around his daughter Princess Charlotte was posted to X following the presentation of the trophy to the Lionesses, with the caption âchampions of Europeâ.
The pair congratulated the team in a short statement, saying: âWhat a game! Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldnât be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment England.â
The statement was the first message Charlotte has personally signed on the Prince and Princess of Walesâs X account.
Tower Bridge was lit up in red and white following the Lionessesâ victory, the City Bridge Foundation said.
Sir Keir was the first to congratulate England on their win â posting on X: âChampions! Congratulations Lionesses â what a team. What a game. What drama.
âYou dug deep when it mattered most and youâve made the nation proud. History makers.â
William was spotted in the stands applauding and celebrating with those around him â including Princess Charlotte.
As the presentation ceremony took place, the Prince of Wales was among those to congratulate star striker Michelle Agyemang on being named young player of the tournament.
William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say âwell played, fantastic, well doneâ.
Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, scored crucial equalisers in the Lionessesâ quarter-final and semi-final comebacks.
There was non-stop applause in her home town of South Ockendon as fans saw the Arsenal forward step through a guard of honour to pick up her award.
Supporters at her old club Brandon Groves AFC danced a conga line to the sounds of Vindaloo after Englandâs victory.
The clubâs vice-chairwoman, Paula Howes, said Agyemang will help give youngsters the âmotivation and driveâ to progress from grassroots football to the top of the game.
She said: âI think she (Agyemang) has got that determination and that drive on the pitch, and the girls can connect with that.
âIt is also knowing that she is a local girl as well, I think that helps give them the motivation and drive, to know that you can start at grassroots football and progress up to the higher level, if you work at it.â
The National Autistic Society congratulated their ambassador Lucy Bronze on the Lionesses victory, adding: âWe hope she has inspired the next generation of autistic girls to follow their dreams.â
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also gave her reaction to the win, saying: âWhat an absolutely extraordinary achievement by our Lionesses â once again they have made history and united the country with pride and joy.â
Englandâs path to the final was marked by late drama.
They sealed their spot with a last-gasp extra-time win over Italy, following a penalty shootout victory against Sweden in the quarter-finals after nearly crashing out in extra time.
