The Royal Family turned out in force to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London today as Britain remembered the end of the Second World War in Europe.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by Prince William, Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Other senior royals were also present for the commemorations, which included watching a spectacular RAF flypast.
The royal gathering came three days after Prince Harry's plea for reconciliation following his court defeat.
The flypast at 1.45pm featured an impressive array of aircraft, including the Red Arrows and numerous historic and current military planes.
The Royal Family turned out in force to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London today as Britain remembered the end of the Second World War in Europe..
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Among them were P8 Poseidons, which carry out reconnaissance missions surveying Russian vessels near UK waters.
Voyager aircraft, which deliver equipment to Ukrainian forces, were also part of the display.
Crowds gathered on The Mall witnessed Typhoon fast jets, a key part of NATO Air Policing, soaring overhead.
Fifth generation F-35 Lightning fighters completed the spectacular aerial showcase that honoured those who fought for peace in Europe.
Earlier, the royals observed a military procession from a specially built dais on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
The procession featured 1,300 members of the armed forces and NATO allies marching through London.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by Prince William, Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
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Buckingham Palace hopes the position of senior royals at the forefront of VE Day commemorations will refocus attention on their unifying role and positive contribution to public life.
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Thousands of people packed the streets to witness the spectacle as four days of commemorations began.
Across the UK, hundreds of street parties are being held while formal military events take place in London.
Charles will also host a tea party for some of the last living heroes of the conflict and their families.
Buckingham Palace hopes the position of senior royals at the forefront of VE Day commemorations will refocus attention on their unifying role and positive contribution to public life.
A palace aide said: "The King, Queen and other members of The Royal Family are much looking forward to all the week's VE Day events, when they will unite with the rest of the nation and those across the Commonwealth and wider world in celebrating, commemorating and giving thanks to the wartime generation."
The aide added that their "selfless devotion duty and service should stand as an enduring example to us all."
Kate wore an elegant dress by Emilia Wickstead, paired with a hat by Sean Barratt and an RAF wings brooch.
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Queen Camilla was dressed in a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat, designed by Fiona Clare.
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Charles was wearing Naval Uniform No.1 dress, with no medals or decorations, mirroring what his grandfather King George VI wore on the palace balcony on VE Day in 1945.
William appeared in RAF No.1 Uniform for the significant occasion.
Queen Camilla was dressed in a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat, designed by Fiona Clare.
She complemented her outfit with the 12th Royal Lancers Brooch, representing the regiment of her late father Major Bruce Shand.
Kate wore an elegant dress by Emilia Wickstead, paired with a hat by Sean Barratt and an RAF wings brooch.
