Sarina Wiegman receives honorary damehood after Lionesses’ Euros triumphs

Sarina Wiegman has received her honorary damehood from Prince William, celebrating the England manager who led the Lionesses to two successive European Championship titles. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a photograph of the presentation on their official Instagram page, congratulating her on the honour and recognising her contribution to women’s football.

The Dutch coach was awarded the honorary DBE for services to association football, following a remarkable period for England. Under her leadership, the Lionesses won their first major trophy at Euro 2022 before successfully defending their European crown in 2025.

Those victories gave England supporters two unforgettable finals, beginning with the 2–1 extra-time win over Germany at Wembley. Three years later, the Lionesses beat Spain 3–1 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Basel, with Chloe Kelly converting the winning spot-kick.

Wiegman also guided England to their first Women’s World Cup final in 2023, making it three consecutive major tournament finals.

Her honour recognises a spell that has helped raise the profile of women’s football and given a generation of girls more opportunities to see themselves represented on the biggest stage.