Football royalty, Prince William, extends congratulations to the football club for achieving a landmark moment in sports history.
Truro City Makes History, Promoted to National League
Truro City, a football club with a rich history dating back to 1889, has achieved a monumental milestone by being promoted to the National League in 2025. This historic promotion marks the first time a professional team from Cornwall has reached this level, making Truro City a trailblazer for the southwesternmost county.
The promotion was celebrated widely, with the club winning the National League South title. This accomplishment drew praise from UK political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and MP Jayne Kirkham. Following the promotion, Truro City upgraded their stadium capacity to 4,100 seats and moved towards having a fully professional squad.
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, personally congratulated Truro City on their promotion through a letter to the team's captain, Connor Riley-Lowe. In his letter, as quoted by the BBC, Prince William expressed his warmest congratulations on the promotion. This recognition reflects the broader recognition of Truro City's rise within English football, marking a new chapter for Cornish football.
As the new season is about to begin, Truro City's first game will be an away game against Wealdstone this Saturday. The following week, the team will play their first home game against York City. BBC Radio Cornwall has committed to broadcasting every game live for the 2025–26 season, reflecting the heightened local interest in the club's progress.
Known as "The Tinners", Truro City was founded in 1889 and is the oldest football club in Cornwall. Despite its humble beginnings, Truro City has now taken a significant step forward in the world of English football. The town of Truro and the entire county of Cornwall are buzzing with excitement for Truro City's new season in the National League.
Prince William, the president of the English Football Association, is a self-proclaimed fan of Aston Villa. However, it seems that his support extends beyond his favourite team, as he took the time to personally congratulate Truro City on their historic promotion. As the team embarks on this new chapter, they will undoubtedly continue to inspire and captivate their fans, both in Truro and across the country.
Truro City, having been promoted to the National League, has now set its sights on European-leagues, aiming to make history yet again as the first Cornish team to compete in these prestigious competitions. The town's love for sports, and particularly football, has been further ignited, as fans eagerly await the day their team will represent European-leagues on the international stage.
