Some Scotland football fans were captured on video chanting about the death of the late Queen ahead of Prince William’s Euros visit last month.
The Prince of Wales, 42, visited Germany on June 20 to attend England’s match against Denmark. England have since made it to the Euros 2024 final and will face Spain on July 14.
However, ahead of William’s visit in June, reports claimed that footage was circling online showing some Scottish football fans allegedly mocking the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Chant about death of the Queen
According to The Telegraph, a handful of football fans were filmed on the streets of Dusseldorf holding pints of lager while singing “Lizzie’s in a box, in a box, Lizzie’s in a box, na na na na na na na” to the tune of KC and The Sunshine Band’s hit Give It Up.
The publication claimed that a small number of Scotland fans also sang the chant in Frankfurt’s main square.
Disgusting! They are in the minority in Scotland, thank God.
The chants took place before Scotland’s match with Switzerland.
Royal fans online have slammed the vile chants. One person said: “Scots also sang ‘Lizzie’s in a box’ when they knew Prince William was going to visit. I don’t find mocking someone’s Gran’s death very endearing?”
Another raged: “To the oblivious, it’s a song rejoicing at the death of our Queen. Despicable.”
Someone else commented: “Disgusting! They are in the minority in Scotland, thank God.”
The Queen died in September 2022 at her Balmoral estate, aged 96. There was an outpouring of grief among the nation following the loss of the monarch, who reigned for 70 years.
Prince William attended the Euros match between England and Denmark in June.
Prince William at the Euros
He was seen chatting with the King of Denmark and his daughter at the match. A photo was shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales‘ Instagram page showing William beaming alongside the King and his daughter.
The post read: “May the best team win.” In the end, England and Denmark draw 1-1.
Royal fans were delighted to see William out at the match, supporting England. One gushed: “Love this picture, good luck! But I’m team England for obvious reason.”
Another said: “Go England, love seeing the King of Denmark and the Prince of Wales together.”
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Someone else added: “How beautiful! This photo is wonderful, happy to see the Prince of Wales with Princess Josephine and the King. You are wonderful.”
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