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<p>By now he is probably wishing he had got on a flight.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-william-ropes-in-princess-charlotte-for-hasty-world-cup-apology">Prince William’s failure to attend</a> the final of the women’s World Cup in Australia last weekend, which the England side had reached in a historic first, continues to be a source of criticism for the royal several days later, on TV and online media.</p>
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By now he is probably wishing he had got on a flight.
Prince William’s failure to attend the final of the women’s World Cup in Australia last weekend, which the England side had reached in a historic first, continues to be a source of criticism for the royal several days later, on TV and online media.