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The Prince of Wales, 43, hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, June 25, where he knighted Sir Gareth Southgate for his services to English soccer.

After years of playing the sport, Southgate led England’s men’s squad to the 2018 World Cup semifinals, the Euro 2020 final, the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals and the Euro 2024 final as manager.

“If we’re not doing very well, I start moving round the house quite quickly, and I put the children in different positions hoping that’s going to change our luck,” he added.

The investiture ceremony was likely a big moment for Prince William, who has spent time with Southgate as president of the Football Association, a position he held for almost 20 years before shifting his role to patron last year.

Southgate knelt before the Prince of Wales, who tapped him on the shoulders with a sword. William then placed a medal around the soccer star’s neck before chatting together for a few moments.

Kensington Palace shared a video celebrating the achievement, captioned, “Congratulations Sir Gareth Southgate on a well-deserved knighthood. From your Crystal Palace debut to being England Manager. Thank you for everything you’ve done for football.”

“I’m a proud Englishman, a proud British man, and to join such an amazing list of people who’ve received this honor and to be recognized by your country in a way like this, is a very special moment for me — and especially for my family as well,” Southgate, 54, said.