The Prince of Wales was swift to offer his congratulations to England following their hard-fought victory in Mexico City.
Joining millions of supporters nationwide in celebrating the triumph, Prince William wrote on social media at 4.15am: "Well done England! Bring on the quarter final!"
England secured a thrilling 3-2 triumph over co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning, booking their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after one of the most dramatic knockout matches in recent memory.
Thunderstorms that had been forecast for days finally arrived around the Mexico City venue on Sunday evening UK time, forcing officials to push kick-off back by an hour to 2am due to lightning concerns.
The match itself proved equally tempestuous, with the Three Lions forced to battle through much of the second half with only 10 men following a red card, while both teams converted penalties during a contest that featured 11 minutes of stoppage time.
The victory came at a ground where Mexico had previously lost just twice in 89 competitive fixtures, situated at an altitude exceeding 2,200 metres.
Defender Jarell Quansah was dismissed following a VAR review of a high challenge, leaving England to navigate the remainder of the second period a man down.
Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero of the evening, netting twice to keep his side in contention throughout the pulsating encounter.
Captain Harry Kane stepped up to convert a vital spot-kick that ultimately proved decisive in securing England's passage to the last eight.
The skipper appeared visibly emotional during his post-match interview, struggling to find words after the intensity of the occasion.
Both nations were awarded penalties during the contest, adding to the tension that gripped supporters watching at home and inside the stadium.
The match delivered the drama that the pre-game weather chaos had foreshadowed, with England demonstrating resilience in overcoming both the elements and their numerical disadvantage.
Supporters across Britain packed hundreds of pubs and bars for the late-night fixture after ministers permitted venues to remain open until 5am on Monday.
When the final whistle sounded following those nerve-shredding additional minutes, beers were hurled skyward in jubilation at establishments throughout the country.
At Boxpark Wembley in north-west London, ecstatic fans burst into spontaneous renditions of Sweet Caroline while leaping into the air as CO2 cannons fired white fog across the venue.
Fan parks in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle witnessed comparable scenes of euphoria, with confetti raining down as shirtless supporters embraced one another.
Ollie, 29, celebrating at the Wembley venue, joked that he would be "very ill" when work beckoned later that morning.
"Luckily my manager is also ill," he said. "The win was a long time coming."
Politicians who had stayed up through the night to watch the action also took to social media to share their reactions.
Labour MP Stella Creasy quipped: "I have no idea how I do the school run this morning after a red card and a penalty. Like having had ten espressos and a red bull chaser"
Reform MP Robert Jenrick added: "So proud of this England team. Heroes, each and every one of them."
Kane's performance even drew praise from across the Atlantic, with US President Donald Trump posting on Truth Social: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!"
When asked what message he had for fans back home, Bellingham offered simple advice: "Text your bosses and tell them you're not coming in, simple as that."
England now face Norway on Saturday in the quarter-finals after the Scandinavians overcame Brazil 2-1.