Which royals will be seen on the balcony?
At the end of a bank holiday weekend which saw the tumultuous relationship between Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry take another twist, the royals are hoping to put on a united front on Monday.
The King and Queen will both be seen on the balcony to watch the procession march down the Mall before a Red Arrow flypast overhead.
They will be joined by the usual contingent of senior royals, typically including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence.
Many will hope to see Kate and William’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, but there has been no confirmation of whether they will join on the balcony.
As usual, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew – who stepped back from royal duties in 2019 due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – will not be in attendance.
Alex Croft4 May 2025 22:14
What to expect from VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Here’s what to expect from Monday’s Victory in Europe commemoration events:
12pm – A short ceremony will take place in Parliament Square, where actor Timothy Spall will read out Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech to open proceedings. The military procession will be ready to make its way to Buckingham Palace.
12:10pm – The procession will depart from Parliament Square. It will travel along Whitehall and past the Cenotaph, before turning left onto The Mall and finishing at Queen Victoria Memorial.
13:45pm – A Red Arrows flypast will take place, directly over The Mall and Buckingham Palace. Crowds will be allowed onto the Mall following the procession to allow them to watch the flypast from outside the palace.
Alex Croft4 May 2025 21:24
Royals set to lead 80th VE Day celebrations
Welcome to our live coverage of Victory in Europe Day, where we’ll bring you the latest as the royal family leads commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
We’re expecting grand military parades, rousing speeches, and a Red Arrows flypast, watched on by King Charles and the senior royals.
Street parties will also be dotted across Britain on the bank holiday Monday.
Stay tuned for all the best pictures, videos and moments from tomorrow’s commemorations.
Alex Croft4 May 2025 21:13
