BBC apologises for huge blunder during live TV coverage of Women's World Cup final

Ruth Langsford has given an update on her health after being forced to miss out on the NTAs with her Loose Women co-stars due to illness.The 63 year old TV star has been suffering with a nasty cough and chest infection for a week now, and she took to Instagram to share some homemade remedies to help her battle it. She posted a video of health foods such as lemons, oranges and ginger, before she was seen concocting them into a drink.

Prince William has faced criticism from football fans after he failed to attend the Women's World Cup final, which saw England's Lionesses face off against the Spanish team on Sunday, 20 August. Despite a valiant effort, the Lionesses were beaten 1-0 by Spain in a tense clash. However, they’re still being lauded for changing the face of women’s football - and for being the first England team to make a World Cup Final since 1966.

The England Lionesses defeat to Spain in the Women’s World Cup Final was watched by a peak of 14.4M people yesterday across the BBC and ITV.

Piers Morgan has been slammed on Twitter after posting a controversial joke about the FIFA Women's World Cup final.The broadcaster, who is well known for regularly sparking controversy, took to Twitter during the England vs Spain match, and wrote: "Seem to be a lot of very over-emotional women on here right now. Calm down, it’s only a game of football… ([crying laughing emoji])" Football fans were quick to slam Piers, with many referencing his own emotional outbursts, including storming off the Good Morning Britain set during a row about Meghan Markle.

Spain's goalscorer in the World Cup final against England was told her father had died just after her team's victory.

Prior to the match, Queen posted a heartfelt message of support to her 105,000 followers on Instagram, with an accompanying video of her gushing about the Spanish team in an interview with Spain's TV1 before kick-off.

Simply Red wrote: “Congratulations Spain. Best team on this day.”Ahead of the game the band also said: “The England Women’s team represent the country I wanna be part of,” before taking a dig at the Tories and Rishi Sunak for not attending the final.Congratulations Spain.

England Women have lost the Women's World Cup final, making Spain world champions.The European champions lost 1-0 to Spain, in the historic final at Sydney's Stadium Australia. England started the game well, as they seemed to have quashed any nerves when Lauren Hemp hit the crossbar on the 15 minute mark. Just minuets later, Lionesses keeper Mary Earps made a sensational save to deny Salma Paralluelo from five yards out.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has aimed a dig at football's schedulers for allowing other games which clash with the Women's World Cup final to go ahead.

Piers Morgan has slammed Prince William for not attending the Women's World Cup final.The Prince of Wales' decision has united fans and celebrities alike who had branded the absence as "ridiculous" and a "shame." One person who has been particularly critical of the Prince's decision, is Piers Morgan, who stressed that he should have got on a plane. Piers Morgan tweeted: "With respect, YRH (Your Royal Highness), you should have got on a plane.

The Prince of Wales is facing a continued backlash over his decision not to attend the Women’s World Cup final in Australia.

The players starting in England women's first ever World Cup final have been named ahead of their historic fixture against Spain.

Tensions are high as England prepare to take on Spain in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup today (Sunday August 20).

The England women's football team has made it through to the World Cup final after thrashing Australia 3-1 in the semis. Now all eyes will be on the Roses to see if they have what it takes to win England's first World Cup since 1966.

England Lionesses are hoping to make history today as they take part in the Women's World Cup final. The team will face Spain at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia on Sunday morning.

On a day of light traffic, it takes five hours and 13 minutes to drive from Lauren Hemp’s hometown North Walsham to Manchester City’s Academy Stadium, her club’s home ground.

Prince William and Princess Charlotte are cheering on the Lionesses!

Princess Charlotte‘s sending England’s women’s national soccer team all the good vibes.

Princess Charlotte's sending England's women's national soccer team all the good vibes.Ahead of the Lionesses squaring off against Spain in the Women's World Cup final, Prince William and his 9-year-old daughter sat down together to record a video dedicated to the team facing an uphill battle against the favorites to take it all.«Lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow. We’re sorry we can’t be there in person but we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world,» William said.

in Sydney on Sunday. Queen Letizia of Spain has announced she will jet out to Australia to cheer on the national team as they tackle England’s Lionesses in the hotly-anticipated match.Accompanying Queen Letizia on the whirlwind trip Down Under will be her youngest daughter Infanta Sofia, 16, who will no doubt relish the opportunity to watch the exciting game live.