In a heartfelt gesture, the Prince and Princess of Wales momentarily stepped away from their Scottish getaway to pay tribute to the late football manager Sven-Jöran Eriksson, who passed away at the age of 76.
The royals took to social media platforms X and Instagram, where Prince William shared his personal condolences to Eriksson’s family.
In his post, which was signed simply with a “W,” William expressed his sorrow over the loss of Eriksson.
He reminisced about their encounters during Eriksson’s tenure as England’s manager, noting, “I was always struck by his charisma and passion for the game.” The prince extended his thoughts to Eriksson’s family and friends, emphasizing the legacy left by this true gentleman of football.
Sven-Jöran Eriksson’s passing comes after a long battle with terminal cancer, a diagnosis he revealed earlier this year in January.
At that time, he shared that he had been given, at best, a year to live following the grim news.
His family confirmed his death in a statement to the BBC, stating that he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Eriksson’s remarkable career spanned over five years as the head coach of the England national team, where he made a significant impact on English football.