Royal Parade Marks 80th Victory Day of WWII in the UK – King Charles and Royal Family Attend

Royal Parade Marks 80th Victory Day of WWII in the UK – King Charles and Royal Family Attend

The United Kingdom on Monday celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), marking the end of World War II in Europe. A grand royal parade was held to commemorate the occasion, featuring members of the British Armed Forces, as well as soldiers from Ukraine and NATO allies.

Among those who took part in the parade was 100-year-old former Royal Air Force serviceman Alan Kennett, who landed in northern France on D-Day. He received a salute from Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew Stokes and officially opened the parade.

The parade began at the Houses of Parliament and proceeded through Trafalgar Square and The Mall, ending at Buckingham Palace. It concluded with a spectacular flyover, featuring British military aircraft, including a wartime Lancaster bomber and the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows display team.

King Charles III and several members of the royal family were present, including Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte.

This historic moment was a solemn and proud tribute to the brave soldiers of World War II—an event that will forever be remembered in the United Kingdom's history.