Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George join Kate and Prince William at Buckingham Palace

The King, Prince of Wales and Prime Minister arrive for military procession to mark 80 years since VE Day.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 05/05/2025

- 12:21

Updated: 05/05/2025

- 12:53

The Royal Family gathered on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside the palace to observe military units processing down The Mall from Whitehall

Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George joined the Prince and Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace today for a significant Second World War commemoration event.

The young royals were part of a larger family gathering that included King Charles and Queen Camilla.


The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, and The Duke of Kent were also present for the solemn occasion.

The Prime Minister attended alongside the Royal Family for this important tribute to those who served during the Second World War.

Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George

Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George joined the Prince and Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace today for a significant Second World War commemoration event.

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The event brought together multiple generations of royals to honour the wartime generation.

The Royal Family gathered on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside the palace to observe military units processing down The Mall from Whitehall.

They stood alongside veterans from the Royal British Legion as they watched the solemn procession.

The event honoured those who served during the Second World War.

Royal Family

The young royals were part of a larger family gathering that included King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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Following the parade, the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace before appearing on the balcony to witness a flypast.

Veterans will observe the aerial display from the palace gardens, joined by the Prime Minister and other senior guests.

The flypast will form a central part of the day's commemorations honouring the wartime generation.

Later this afternoon, the King, as Patron of the Royal British Legion, and the Queen will host a tea party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation.

Royal Family

Following the parade, the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace before appearing on the balcony to witness a flypast.

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Royal Family

The event brought together multiple generations of royals to honour the wartime generation.

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Around 50 veterans and people who lived through the war will attend the special reception.

Guests will include those from British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, WRENs, and Special Operations Executives.

The Marble Corridor of Buckingham Palace will be decorated with bunting made from recycled fabrics from the Royal estates.

Family members and carers will accompany the veterans.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with other senior royals, will join Their Majesties at the reception.

The Prime Minister will also be present to honour those who contributed to the war effort on the home front.