It didn’t take long for William’s absence to become a topic of discussion on social media.

“Shockingly tone deaf.

But then, that’s who they are,” read onetweet.

Prince William smiling

“Poor response from William.

I am sure he could have made last-minute arrangements to support the team.

It would have given them such a boost.

Prince William

They are so tin-eared at times,” anotherTwitteruser commented.

“What a phenomenal performance from the @Lionesses on to the final!

Commiserations to @TheMatildas, you’ve played brilliantly and been fantastic co-hosts of this World Cup.

W,” he wrote.

However, William does usually attend Football Association games, perPeople.