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Prince William’s message to King Harry! Royal approval for Ballon d’Or winner as England’s captain ends 25-year wait

Prince William this morning led the public hailing of Harry Kane after the England captain was crowned the world's best footballer at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night.

By OLIVER TODD · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:28 AM

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Harry Kane received public praise from Prince William after winning the Ballon d'Or in London.
Kane beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to become the first English winner since 2001.
England manager Thomas Tuchel congratulated Kane and stated he deserved formal recognition.

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England captain Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night at the Palladium Theatre in London, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker edged out Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to secure the top individual honor in world football.

Prince William congratulated Kane on Instagram, calling him a brilliant captain and a remarkable player. England manager Thomas Tuchel, former teammates, and athletes worldwide also praised Kane, who dedicated the historic victory to his wife Kate during his acceptance speech.

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