The Prince of Wales, who is the FA president, had lunch with the team and staff at the St George’s Park national football centre after their opening training session before posing for photos.
Victoria Ward, Royal Correspondent at the Daily Telegraph posted a photo of the Prince posing with members of the England women’s national football team (nicknamed the Lionesses).
Russell Myers of The Mirror also posted a video of the meeting.
The Prince also presented England manager Sarina Wiegman, who guided England to the 2022 Euro title, with her CBE. Sky News reporter Anton Toloui posted a video of William’s visit to the camp.
“I was very overwhelmed,” the Dutch manager told Sky Sports. “I really did not expect it so it was a big surprise … I was a little bit speechless.”
Another video posted by Toloui shows Prince joking with Lauren James about her being the best player in her family and offering her advice on jet lag.
The visit was made ahead of William’s birthday on June 21. The Duke of Cambridge turns 41 this year.