Royal Family Leads UK's 80th VE Day Events

The British royal family, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children, led the UK's 80th VE Day commemorations with a joint appearance at Buckingham Palace. Events included a military parade of over 1,300 armed forces members, participation from NATO allies, a balcony flypast, and a tea party for World War II veterans and their families. Prince George attended the veterans' tea party solo, marking his increasing royal involvement, while his siblings took part in the main celebrations. The commemorations highlighted the contributions of overlooked groups such as shipyard women, and featured Timothy Spall reading Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech. These events serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the wartime generation and may be the last major anniversary attended by surviving veterans. The royal family's participation emphasized their commitment to honoring military service and national remembrance.