Queen joins sport stars and celebrities to share joy of Lionesses’ Euro 2022 win

England women's team's 2-1 victory over Germany at Wembley widely celebrated as a historic achievement

Sport stars, politicians and even the Queen have taken to Twitter to celebrate the England women's team's success in the final of the women's Euros after a 2-1 victory over Germany in extra time.

Following a video posted to Twitter by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showing Prince William and Princess Charlotte offering their support to the Lionesses before the match, the monarch heaped praise on the victors, saying their success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned".