The mystery of the young girl stood next to Prince William during the Euro 2025 trophy presentation ceremony has spoken out after going viral.
On Sunday (27 July), England's Lionesses were able to retain their title as European champions after being Spain in a nervy penalty shootout in Basel, Switzerland.
The trophy was the second for England's women's team and third for manager Sarina Wiegman - who previously secured victory with the Netherlands team - with Prince William appearing to be in a jubilant mood during the trophy presentation.
However, the focus wasn't on the Lionesses or the Prince of Wales during this moment, as several viewers were left scratching their heads and wondering who the young girl stood next to the English future monarch was.
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"Who is that girl on the podium next to prince william she keeps grabbing all the players hands whilst they’re still with prince willjam [sic]," wrote one person on X, while a second added: "That girl jumping in front of Prince William to get the handshakes, huge move, she has my respect."
Who was the girl stood next to Prince William at the Euros 2025 final?
UEFA has since cleared up the online speculation, revealing the child is 12-year-old Greta, who was invited to join in the ceremony alongside Prince William and the association president as part of a UEFA Foundation for Children initiative.
Speaking out about her role, the Portugal-born sports fan - who lives with Dravet Syndrome, a type of severe, lifelong epilepsy - said: "I was nervous at first, but then I saw the players smiling at me. It felt like I was part of their team."
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Meanwhile, a representative from UEFA added: "Greta is a cheerful, open-minded, and determined young girl with a great passion for sport.
"Her enthusiasm, perseverance, and love of sport made her a fitting and inspiring choice to participate in the medal ceremony alongside UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin."
A fan of football and basketball, Greta is a member of the PluSport association, which organises sporting events and opportunities for young people with disabilities in Switzerland.
UEFA has since shared a montage of the youngster's big moment on social media, which included a hug from none other than England's Chloe Kelly, writing: "Turning dreams into reality at [Euro 2025]... An unforgettable moment."
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Fortunately for the Lionesses, neither Greta, Prince William or Čeferin decided to pull a Donald Trump, leaving the stage well before captain Leah Williamson hoisted the trophy into the air.
Topics: Football
Brenna Cooper