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the ceremony in person due to diary commitments. <\/p>\n<p>In his message, he applauds the achievements of players and acknowledges the dedication of those working tirelessly behind the scenes to elevate women\u2019s football to new heights.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m delighted to send my warmest congratulations to everyone involved in the 2026 Women\u2019s Football Awards.\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This event celebrates not only remarkable sporting achievement, but also the dedication, resilience and leadership that continues to drive the women\u2019s game forwards, from grass roots to the very top.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Women\u2019s football has seen extraordinary growth in recent years but that progress is a result of the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who believe in its power to inspire and unite communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018To the nominees and winners thank you for what you do and congratulations on your well deserved recognition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/carra-f5c8.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27889942\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Gabby Logan will help hosts the ceremony alongside Jamie Carragher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2026 Women\u2019s Football Awards, in partnership with Metro, Europe\u2019s biggest awards event dedicated to the women\u2019s game, returns for its third year following its launch in 2023. <\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s glittering ceremony, headline sposnored by Shein, takes place tomorrow and will be co-hosted by football legend Jamie Carragher, renowned BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan, and former Lioness Lianne Sanderson.<\/p>\n<p>Former Lioness Sanderson said: \u2018Prince William\u2019s support for women\u2019s football has been fantastic. Having him take the time to record such a thoughtful message really shows how much he cares about the growth of the game.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He\u2019s a well-known football fan, so it\u2019s great to have his support for the event and for women\u2019s football as a whole,\u2019 former Liverpool and England defender Carragher added. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SEI_283660592-d3eb.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26725452\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hannah Hampton of Chelsea gestures during the Subway Women's League Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Joie Stadium on January 21, 2026 in Manchester, England. 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