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The Latest: Wales team get a message from the prince

Prince Charles The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall look out from a bridge in the village of Aberdaron, northern Wales, on the second day of their annual summer visit to Wales, Tuesday July 5, 2016. Wales soccer team face-off against Portugal on upcoming Wednesday during the Euro 2016 semi-final. (Chris Jackson / PA via AP) Prince Charles The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall look out from a bridge in the village of Aberdaron, northern Wales, on the second day of their annual summer visit to Wales, Tuesday July 5, 2016. Wales soccer team face-off against Portugal on upcoming Wednesday during the Euro 2016 semi-final. (Chris Jackson / PA via AP)

By Associated Press July 6, 2016 1 min read

PARIS (AP) – The Latest from the European Championship (all times local):

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Britain’s Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, has sent a message to the Wales football team, wishing it luck in Wednesday’s European Championship semifinal match against Portugal.

“As you prepare for what will be – so far – the most important night in the history of Welsh football, I did just want to send you all my special thoughts and wishes,” Prince Charles said.

“Throughout the whole championship, you have set an inspiring example of teamwork and sportsmanship and I have no doubt that in this latest game you will continue to give your country even greater cause for pride.”

“Dymuniadau gorau ichi I gyd,” (“Best wishes to all of you”), the heir to the throne wrote in the Celtic language of Welsh.