The Royal Family Will Soon Return to the Buckingham Palace Balcony for a Special Occasion
The royal family is reportedly preparing for their next Buckingham Palace balcony appearance, which is set to be on May 5, 2025. The event will celebrate a milestone anniversary and is expected to receive worldwide attention. King Charles and the rest of the royal family will honor a powerful chapter of history—the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the end of World War II in Europe.
THE ROYAL FAMILY WILL JOIN THE NATION TO MARK THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY
— Isa? (@isaguor) April 25, 2025
The King and Queen, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family, will attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of WWII in Europe. pic.twitter.com/5t9zECLWWd
The Palace announced that the royal family will appear on the balcony alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer and several World War II veterans. As reported by People magazine, there will also be a military procession and flypast, marking the start of a four-day event. Additionally, Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will be hosting a tea party at the Palace for the veterans. As reported by the BBC, the parade will begin in Parliament Square, with Winston Churchill’s famous VE Day speech read aloud as Big Ben chimes at noon.
Subsequently, the royal family will gather at Westminster Abbey on May 7 for a Service of Thanksgiving. The next day, on May 8, Charles and Camilla will end the VE Day events in grand style—taking their seats at a live concert at Horse Guards Parade. It will include stories and music from artists like Samantha Barks and Toploader. VE Day 80 will be special, as it may very well be the last big anniversary with World War II veterans still in attendance.
? Ten Second World War veterans have released an Open Letter to the nation inviting people to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Monday 5 May.
— Together (@togethercoalit) April 23, 2025
?? This Open Letter invites us to reflect, celebrate, and connect together for VE Day 80 pic.twitter.com/iKRtx1jX3W
A veteran, Alan Kennett, shared, "I remember Battle of Britain pilot Johnnie Johnson bursting in and shouting 'the war is over.' A big party soon followed, filled with lots of drinking and celebrating the news.” He added, "The 80th anniversary of VE Day brings back so many memories, and it will be such a privilege to be there with everyone." The late Queen Elizabeth II, who was just 19 during World War II, also once shared her experience of seeing the war end. She recounted how it was one of the most memorable nights of her life.
As per sources, the late Queen allegedly said, “We cheered the King and Queen on the balcony and then walked miles through the street. I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief.” For VE Day’s 75th anniversary, Elizabeth gave a speech at 9 p.m.—the exact time her father, King George VI, spoke to the nation after the end of the war in 1945. Other occasions when we see a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance are during major events like Trooping the Color, jubilees, and coronations.