Harry’s gripes about personal security and call for reconciliation with his family elicit mixed responses Tourists squashed themselves up against the palace gates e-bikes whizzed around the memorial of Queen Victoria and security staff hurriedly erected impromptu barriers to manage the heaving crowds For the family drawing this familiar circus He also appeared to extend an olive branch to the royal family saying he would “love” to reconcile with them despite King Charles’s refusal to speak to him “because of the security stuff” Did the wantaway prince’s calls for a truce cut ice with the royal watchers outside Buckingham Palace Chris Jones said Harry ‘could afford to pay for his own bodyguards’ Photograph: Teri Pengilley/The Guardian“He can’t have it both ways,” said Chris Jones “He’s made a decision to go and live in America and that’s his decision He can’t just change his mind and come back to the UK and expect everything to be as it was before.” Jones said Harry “could afford to pay for his own bodyguards” if he wanted to Hannah Taylor, 25, said Meghan ‘has been treated awfully’. Photograph: Teri Pengilley/The Guardian“She has literally been hated on so much and received a lot of racist comments. I think she’s been treated awfully, really,” said Hannah Taylor, 25. On Harry, however, her words of support were more reserved. “I don’t have much sympathy for somebody that’s really rich and has a lot of choices,” she said. While she acknowledges the poor treatment faced by Meghan, she is more mixed on the couple’s security battle. “I’m sure she can afford it,” said Taylor. Free daily newsletterOur morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters Read moreWhat of the Americans who Harry and Meghan have so consistently marketed themselves to since what the tabloids have termed “Megxit” “We wouldn’t miss them,” said tourist Keith Andrews “They have no relevance to the United States She sold her soul over here and then ran back to the United States when they hurt her feelings Harry called the security row a “good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up” and urged Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to look into the matter 1:05Prince Harry 'would love reconciliation' with family after losing legal challenge – video “Why should the British taxpayers pay for his protection “I dare say he could get a taxi from the airport to the palace,” said Caroline She said Harry is “having a bit of a pity party for himself” and he “wants sympathy from people” He’s made his bed and he’s got to lie in it He left his own country for a so-called better life Britain has today begun its commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day News | London Thousands of people have lined the streets of central London on Bank Holiday Monday to hear a performance of Churchill’s speech and take in a military procession and a flypast to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Armed forces from Nato allies joined a procession in London to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe as Sir Keir Starmer said this week’s events are a reminder that victory was “not just for Britain” The words of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech, spoken by actor Timothy Spall, began the commemorations, which featured a display by the Red Arrows during a flypast by 23 current and historic military aircraft appearances by senior royals and street parties across the UK The royal family, who watched the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, are hoping the fallout from Harry’s bombshell security interview will not ‘distract’ from the VE Day celebrations. Downing Street and No10 are also hosting tea parties as the events start the build-up to Thursday which marks exactly 80 years since the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender After attending the military procession and flypast earlier today Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made his way back to Downing Street to play host to guests Downing Street has become the venue for a VE Day tea party Two long tables have been lined with gold and red chairs for the special occasion Bunting is also hanging over the tables and draped over the ground floor windows of No 10 Musicians from the Band of the Grenadier Guards played songs to the guests as they received drinks on arrival Among the guests were Second World War veterans Ruth Brook Klauber and Colin Deverell, both aged 101. Prince George joined his parents — along with King Charles and Queen Camilla — for a tea party at Buckingham Palace for veterans and the members of the wartime generation. Robert Piper, 99, from Southwater in West Sussex, said the King was “very understanding” when he spoke about his service while at the Palace. He said: “He is a very interesting person and he seems very understanding. “We spoke for a while about my service and the memories I have of the war.” Mr Piper said that he has “lots of memories” of the war, which come back to him at night. He added: “The men I served with gave it their all for this country, it’s right they’re still remembered and I hope the young generations keep remembering them. “Today has been superb but very overwhelming.” A veteran who was cold during the VE Day military procession said the King “tucked” her in. Joy Trew, who signed up to join the war effort aged 17 and served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, said Charles had leaned down and tucked her blanket into her wheelchair during the parade to prevent her from getting chilly. “He bent down and tucked me in,” she said. Of the procession, Ms Trew, who grew up in Bristol but now lives in Wells in Somerset, said: “I said to him (the King) a lot of the women look formidable and he said ‘yes’”. The 98-year-old said she discussed parenting with Charles and told him she had tried to be a strict mother to her children. The uniform worn by the King as he marked the end of the Second World War in Europe reflected what his grandfather George VI wore when he stepped on to the Buckingham Palace balcony on VE Day 80 years ago. Charles wore the naval No.1 dress uniform to see Monday’s military procession and flypast in central London to kick off four days of celebration. The Queen paid tribute to her family’s military legacy with a 12th Royal Lancers brooch – her late father’s regiment – pinned to her sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat. Her father, Major Bruce Shand, served with the 12th Lancers during the Second World War and was awarded the Military Cross in 1940 during the retreat to Dunkirk, and again in 1942 for his efforts in North Africa, and was later wounded and taken prisoner while fighting in the same region. War survivors, refugees and local families have joined together for a VE Day street party in one of Britain’s most bombed neighbourhoods. The event in the historic Docklands area of east London — one of the locations most heavily hit during the Blitz — was organised by the Bengali Association, local refugee support and other community groups. The celebration featured 1940s music and dancing, Morse code demonstrations and food ranging from BBQ favourites to VE Day biryani. Inside nearby St Peter’s Church, visitors explored an exhibition of family connections to the war, including a poster created by local refugee Abdul Shakoor about the British Indian Army. The Prince of Wales told 101-year-old Alfred Littlefield that his son Prince George is “interested” in learning about veterans, his granddaughter said. Samantha Davidson said: “The Prince said George is very interested in finding out about the veterans. “George even asked my grandfather how old he was during his service.” She said that Mr Littlefield was very happy that George has taken an interest in the past. The Prince of Wales spoke of the importance of preserving veterans’ stories as he was joined by his son and former service personnel at a tea party in Buckingham Palace. William smiled as he shook hands with veterans and said it was “very important” for Prince George and the “next generation” to hear the stories from those who fought in the war. George listened intently as his father chatted to Alfred Littlefield, 101, who served during D-Day. William later told veteran Douglas Hyde, who joined the merchant navy aged 18 in 1944, that his son was “very keen” to ask the former serviceman some questions. The pair joined the party as veterans and senior politicians enjoyed a selection of finger sandwiches, soup and homemade scotch eggs in the Marble Hall. VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe It comes after the Royal Family watched the Red Arrows fly over the Palace, with the King and Queen waving to thousands of people gathered on the Mall The Prince and Princess of Wales, and their three children, joined the monarch - see the younger royals’ reaction Earlier, the King saluted a military procession watched by thousands of spectators - one family tell the BBC they left home at 05:30 BST to bag a front-row spot The World War Two veterans at today's events are in their late nineties and are representatives of a shrinking number of that generation, our royal correspondent Sean Coughlan writes Watch: The royal moments you may have missed Edited by Nathan Williams and Jack Burgess scotch eggs and pork pies were served to veterans in Downing Street Prime Minister Winston Churchill encouraged the country to "rejoice" as he declared the war in Europe at an end actor Timothy Spall repeated the war leader's words as crowds of military personnel gathered on Parliament Square to commemorate VE Day 80 Their subsequent march to the Mall - where they were saluted by King Charles and other Royal Family members and veterans - kicked off four days of events across the UK Brits even braved the slightly disappointing weather in some parts of the country which failed to put a stop to bunting-clad tea parties - even Downing Street took part A Red Arrows flypast was the headline of today's festivities but there's more to look forward to over the rest of the week Thursday - the anniversary of Churchill's declaration - will see members of the Royal Family attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster it'll be time for a live celebratory concert at Horse Guards Parade to conclude the festivities Until then, you can have a read of our news story to see how it all unfolded today Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat's coming up this weekpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 5 May18:50 BST 5 MayImage caption The BBC will present VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember a live concert marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Elsewhere, celebrations are planned across the country. Check your local council website or ve-vjday80.gov.uk, external for events Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Surrender ratified' – a party with papers from 1945published at 18:44 British Summer Time 5 May18:44 BST 5 MayKris BramwellYour Voice Your BBC News Sam Bawden has been enjoying a VE Day celebration at her parent’s house in Newent threw a party for 25 friends in their barn and the gathered guests have been browsing some old newspapers from around the time of VE Day which Mary found in the loft Sam says: "They are very patriotic my parents." Sam has sent us some of the newspapers the party are browsing - take a look at a couple below: Here is the front page of the Daily Express on 8 May 1945 The 'Victory' issue of the Citizen newspaper on 8 May 1945 Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingA crocheted plane crafted for VE Daypublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 5 May18:33 BST 5 MayKris BramwellYour Voice Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'The generation that served is fast fading into history'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 5 May18:23 BST 5 MayAshitha NageshReporting from The Mall Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingA procession flypast and street parties - VE Day celebrations in picturespublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 5 May18:05 BST 5 MayImage source The VE Day procession in central London involved more than 1,300 people who was sitting next to veteran Bernard Morgan The King saluted as the procession made its way down the Mall with the Red Arrows taking part in a flypast white and blue smoke could be seen across the sky in central London Three generations of royals watched on from the Buckingham Palace balcony Street parties have been held across the UK Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Fly with the Red Arrows in immersive 360 videopublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 5 May17:50 BST 5 MayThis video can not be played Experience flying with a Red Arrows pilot in immersive video The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows headlined today's flypast As the Royal Family and spectators looked to the skies they might have wondered what it's like to be on board one of the famous jets as the immersive footage below shows a view of London from the cockpit of the planes use your fingers to move the view on your phone If you are watching on the BBC News app, click here for the best experience 360° filming courtesy of the Royal Air Force Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingStories from VE Day 80 years onpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 5 May17:37 BST 5 MayThomas MackintoshLive reporter Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Royal moments you may have missedpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 5 May17:19 BST 5 MayThis video can not be played The Royal Family were at the heart of today's commemorations to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe while the King encouraged his family to wave to onlooking crowds from the balcony Watch back some of the moments you might have missed World War Two veteran Norman Brown shows a magic trick to the Queen while sitting at the dining table Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing98-year-old veteran describes meeting the Kingpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 5 May16:51 BST 5 MayImage source says King Charles tucked her blanket into her wheelchair during the VE Day parade to stop her getting cold who joined the war effort at 17 and served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force was sitting next to the King during the procession "I said to him a lot of the women look formidable and he said 'yes"'," Trew tells PA news agency Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBalloons bunting and bean bags - your street parties picturedpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 5 May16:39 BST 5 MayImage source BBC/Peter DaviesYou've been sending us the scenes from your street parties around the country where roads have been pedestrianised in favour of tables full of cake and drinks One scene has reached us from Midhurst in West Sussex where Peter Davies and his neighbours have been hard at work to gather members of the community together Contributing to the atmosphere of celebration are balloons Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingTower of London ceramic poppy display returnspublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 5 May16:30 BST 5 MayImage source ReutersAlso forming part of the VE Day commemorations is a display at the Tower of London It's made up of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies - originally featured in Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red an artwork created to mark the centenary of WW1 and included 888,246 poppies at the castle The poppies are positioned to resemble a wound at the heart of the Tower and visitors can see it with a general admission ticket to the Tower although a small part is visible from the public footpath The exhibition runs until Armistice Day on 11 November Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRoyals join veterans at Palace tea partypublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 5 May16:09 BST 5 MayImage source PA MediaWhile all these events have been going on the Royal Family have been hosting their own tea party at Buckingham Palace their families and other members of the wartime generation have been invited along We've just received these pictures from the event that we can share with you now Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingInspiration if you're planning a street partypublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 5 May16:08 BST 5 MayImage source street parties are happening around the country and the PM is hosting one in Downing Street If you're planning an event in the next few days to join in the celebrations you'll likely be thinking about which dishes to whip up and deciding on the drinks you'll be toasting with Our colleagues from BBC Food have created a guide on how to throw a street party and have provided all the last-minute inspiration you may need Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingIn pictures: Keir Starmer welcomes guests in Downing Streetpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 5 May16:03 BST 5 MayImage source has become the venue for a VE Day tea party Here's a quick glance how it's looking as guests enjoy Victoria sponge and musical performances of tunes from the times The prime minister and his wife brought out cakes for the party Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCake scotch eggs and pork pies at Downing Street tea partypublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 5 May15:52 BST 5 MayImage source PoolAfter attending the military procession and flypast earlier today Prime Minister Keir Starmer is turning his hand to host as guests arrive at Downing Street for a VE Day street party Long tables have been set up outside Number 10 scotch eggs and pork pies on the menu for guests and each seat has been given a commemorative plate and mug with the words VE Day 80 written on them Spotted among the guests so far is comedian Al Murray and Second World War veterans are also expected to be in attendance Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEarplugs in as HMS Belfast guns firedpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 5 May15:48 BST 5 MayNick JohnsonReporting from HMS Belfast Watch: Moment HMS Belfast makes gun salute All of us onboard HMS Belfast were urged to put our earplugs in as a public address system announced the ship's guns were about to be fired These guns crucial in softening the German defences on the beaches of Normandy in the early stages of the allied assault of D-Day Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingStage at Buckingham Palace being removedpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 5 May15:40 BST 5 MayMallory Moench and Ashitha NageshReporting from outside Buckingham Palace Workers are beginning to take down the stage in front of Buckingham Palace Most attendees have left or moved on to walk or sit in the park while the usual crowds and tourists have begun to trickle back in It’s gotten colder and the sky has been threatening rain The Princess of Wales joined the rest of the royal family for a special commemoration on May 5. After family balcony appearance, Prince George, 11, joins senior royals at event with veterans Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. joins senior royals at event with veterans I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Hundreds of thousands watched from The Mall in London on Monday as an RAF flypast marked the 80th anniversary of Europe’s liberation from the Nazis. Buckingham Palace’s balcony hosted the royal family’s VE Day commemorations eight decades after King George VI first marked the Second World War’s end from the same spot. The aerial spectacle was followed by tea parties across Britain, including in Downing Street, where Sir Keir Starmer served up tea and cakes to veterans and other guests. “The sacrifices of those who fought for peace must never be forgotten,” the prime minister said. “It was a privilege to join Second World War veterans. On behalf of the whole country, thank you for your service.” Several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, sat among veterans as the current crop of servicemen and women, including Nato allies, marched past the palace in recognition of those who served to defeat Hitler’s regime and bring peace to Europe. Charles was seated next to Joy Trew, 98, who served as a wireless operator after enlisting in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, aged 17, in 1944. The veteran said the king “bent down and tucked me in” to prevent her from getting chilly. Also among the royal party were the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke of Kent, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. When the King and Queen moved inside and up onto the balcony, they acknowledged the cheers of well-wishers and watched a Second World War-era Lancaster bomber lead the aerial display. The King’s naval No 1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather, George VI, on VE Day – May 8 1945 – who, with the Queen Mother, made eight balcony appearances to satisfy boisterous crowds at the palace gates. After Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, this was the first landmark VE Day commemoration without any of the royals who stood on the balcony on that day. William dressed in the RAF No 1 uniform while Kate, whose grandfather served in the RAF as a fighter pilot during the Second World War, wore an RAF wings pin brooch. Prince Louis, who recently turned seven, did not disappoint royal fans, pulling faces as planes thundered overhead. Prince George, 11, joined senior royals at the tea party with veterans where a 98-year-old former prisoner of war, a 99-year-old who served with the Desert Rats and took part in the D-Day landings, and a 100-year-old woman who worked in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), known as Churchill’s Secret Army, were among 30 veteran guests of honour, according to the Royal British Legion which helped organise the event. The Prince of Wales told 101-year-old Alfred Littlefield, from Portchester, near Portsmouth, that George is “interested” in learning about those who served in the war, the veteran’s granddaughter said. Samantha Davidson, 58, from Denmead in Hampshire, told the PA news agency: “The prince said George is very interested in finding out about the veterans. George even asked my grandfather how old he was during his service.” She said Mr Littlefield was very happy that George had taken an interest in the past. Royal Engineers veteran Mr Littlefield said: “I’m very proud.” William smiled as he shook hands with veterans and said it was “very important” for George and the “next generation” to hear the stories from those who fought in the war. Henry Ducker, 104, from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, said Camilla spoke with him about her father. “It was an honour to talk with her, she was quite funny, very humorous,” he said. “We had quite a laugh, she is a lovely woman.” Camilla’s father, Major Bruce Shand, served with the 12th Lancers during the Second World War and was awarded the Military Cross in 1940 during the retreat to Dunkirk, and again in 1942 for his efforts in North Africa. He died in June 2006, aged 89. On The Mall, two royal fans wore handmade dresses to celebrate VE Day at Buckingham Palace. Retired carer Grace Gothard, from Ghana, made a union flag dress and hairbow for the occasion. She said the creation took her two weeks to make. “I made this dress personally. So anytime there’s any royal occasion, I make my own dresses,” she said. “It took two weeks to make. The last one was the King’s coronation, and that dress is in a museum now.” Her friend Satvinder Cubb wore a dress reading “Lest We Forget”. “I know people who have actually fought in the war,” she said. “I have a very close friend, he’s 94 and was 14 at the time. It’s just about thanking them all. We’re here for a reason and have freedom now. It’s important for us to be a part of it." Across London in Tower Hamlets, war survivors, refugees and local families joined together for a VE Day street party in one of Britain’s most bombed neighbourhoods. The event – in Docklands, one of the locations most heavily hit during the Blitz – was organised by the Bengali Association, local refugee support and other community groups. It featured 1940s music and dancing, Morse code demonstrations and food ranging from BBQ favourites to VE Day biryani. Local refugee Abdul Shakoor, who came to the UK from Pakistan nearly 20 years ago, spoke about his grandfather and uncle’s involvement in the British Indian Army. His grandfather fought in Burma and later died from his injuries. He said: “VE Day means a lot for us. It was a pivotal moment for the whole Indian subcontinent, it was a moment of transformation and looking for a new horizon. “We were proud of fighting with the Allied forces. A major part of the British army that fought in Africa and Europe came from Pakistan and India.” In nearby Wanstead, Marjorie Gadd, 89, recalled the lights from boats marking VE Day in Falmouth, Cornwall, where her family had fled during the war. “The whole harbour was alight – it was so magical,” she said. “My mother said, ‘You’ve seen history, you’ll never forget this’ – and she was right.” This week’s commemorative events were kicked off on Monday by actor Timothy Spall, who delivered some of the words of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech in Parliament Square. “My dear friends, this is your hour,” he read aloud. “This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the Great British nation as a whole.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Brexit trade deal with India finally agreed in multi-billion-pound boost to UK Prince Louis’s VE Day antics have Bev Turner and Andrew Pierce in stitches as young royal ‘rolls eyes’ at brother. Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte were absent from a special tea party at Buckingham Palace this afternoon but their elder brother Prince George did attended the gathering The young royals had earlier joined their parents for VE Day commemorations alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla Despite participating in the significant Second World War commemoration event Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis did not attend the subsequent reception for veterans The royal children were part of a larger family gathering marking the VE Day celebrations and The Duke of Kent also attended the event The Prime Minister joined the Royal Family for this important tribute to those who served during the Second World War and Queen Camilla hosted a tea party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation Around 50 veterans and people who lived through the war attended the special reception at Buckingham Palace The royal children were part of a larger family gathering marking the VE Day celebrations today Prince George joined senior royals at the gathering Guests at the tea party included veterans from British and Commonwealth Armed Forces The Marble Corridor of Buckingham Palace was decorated with bunting made from recycled fabrics from the Royal estates Family members and carers accompanied the veterans to the special reception The event brought together multiple generations of royals to pay tribute to the wartime generation The Prince and Princess of Wales joined Their Majesties at the reception The Prime Minister was also present to honour those who contributed to the war effort on the home front You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Members of the armed forces parade down The Mall Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces march Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Britain’s King Charles III takes the salute from the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Members of the Colour Party carry flags of the Commonwealth nations Princess of Wales speaks to veteran Bernard Morgan during the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Britain’s Prince Edward attends the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Britain’s Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence arrive for the military procession the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people lined the roads around the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace on Monday as British and allied troops paraded past at the start of four days of pageantry to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe After Big Ben tolled at the stroke of noon, actor Timothy Spall recited the victory speech that Winston Churchill delivered to a roaring crowd in central London on May 8, 1945. Britain started its commemorations of V-E Day three days early, because Monday is a public holiday in the U.K. The Cenotaph, the nation’s war memorial, was covered with Union Jack flags. It was the first time that the memorial had been draped in the flags since it was unveiled by King George V in 1920, two years after the end of World War I. About 1,300 members of the British armed forces are being joined by troops from the United Kingdom’s NATO allies and Ukraine — a nod to the present war in Europe. The procession started in Parliament Square and swept past Buckingham Palace, where King Charles III took the salute. Maria Crook, 69, who wore a hat with red, white and blue ribbons, traveled from Devon to London to watch the procession. “I think it’s extremely important to pay our respects and honor those who have died for us,” she said. 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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Fly with the Red Arrows in immersive 360 videopublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 5 May17:50 BST 5 MayTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Royal moments you may have missedpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 5 May17:19 BST 5 MayTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played Prince William and Kate Middleton were joined by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the flypast to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Buckingham Palace said King Charles and Queen Camilla  together with members of the Royal Family attended events on anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Kensington Palace, the office of the Prince and the Princess of Wales, separately shared photos of William and Kate with their children as they gathered outside the palace. The royal family joined veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations. The government has planned a series of events in the run-up to the anniversary of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender that took effect on May 8, 1945. It is observed around that date in many countries, including France, the United States and Russia. More than 1,300 members of Britain's armed forces marched through central London from outside parliament to Buckingham Palace, watched by the king, who offered a salute as they passed, alongside Queen Camilla, Prince William and his wife Kate, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and veterans of the conflict. Monday's parade concluded with a flypast by historic military aircraft and the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows display team, watched by the royals from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as crowds, many of them carrying national flags - the red, white and blue Union Jack - flocked below to take in the spectacle. The royals, who waved to the onlookers gathered outside, were also due to host about 50 veterans and others who lived through the war for a tea party inside the palace. Royals watch on as VE Day flyover takes place. 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 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. which carry out reconnaissance missions surveying Russian vessels near UK waters which deliver equipment to Ukrainian forces Crowds gathered on The Mall witnessed Typhoon fast jets Fifth generation F-35 Lightning fighters completed the spectacular aerial showcase that honoured those who fought for peace in Europe 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 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 Thousands of people packed the streets to witness the spectacle as four days of commemorations began 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 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 Queen Camilla was dressed in a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat Charles was wearing Naval Uniform No.1 dress 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 She complemented her outfit with the 12th Royal Lancers Brooch representing the regiment of her late father Major Bruce Shand Buckingham Palace had a special guest in attendance for a tea party this afternoon-Prince George the eldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate The 11-year-old young royal took part in the special tea festivity joining other senior royals at the gathering Guests at the tea party included veterans from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces Prince George and his siblings had joined their parents for VE Day commemorations in central London where King Charles and Queen Camilla led the solemn ceremony marking the end of the Second World  War in Europe joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh who has been barred from participating in major royal events It is worth noting that Prince Andrew stepped down from public duties in May 2020 and was later stripped of his patronages by the late Queen due to ongoing scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein King Charles reveals new portraits at Buckingham Palace as he marks important event in his life Met Gala 2025: Justin Bieber ditches Hailey Bieber for THIS reason King Charles delivers final blow to his younger brother Prince Andrew Prince Harry receives upsetting news from Buckingham Palace Khloé Kardashian reveals why it took 10 years to see a therapist on Jay Shetty podcast marks big day just a day after major royal reunion Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors almost cinematic shot of the King saluting from behind as rows of Union Jack flags line the street along with Charlotte and George were spotted engaging with someone who appeared to be a veteran the Duke of Kent and Duchess Sophie were also photographed at the event “We remember and pay tribute to all those who served during the Second World War alongside other Members of the Royal Family joined extraordinary veterans (@RoyalBritishLegion) on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace to observe military units processing down The Mall." The commemorations are just getting started Queen Camilla heads to the Tower of London to view a new display of ceramic poppies the family will reunite for a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey and a celebratory VE Day concert at Horse Guards Parade Saturday will close out the week with more tributes to the veterans who served Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here Prince William Just Shared the One Thing About King Charles That ‘Surprised’ Him—and I Didn’t See It Coming We're sorry. The page you are looking for cannot be found. You may have followed a broken or outdated link, or there may be an error on our site. Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony hosted the royal family’s VE Day commemorations 80 years after King George VI first marked the Second World War’s end from the same spot The historic moment saw thousands flock to The Mall in 1945 and the scenes were repeated on Monday as crowds gathered to greet the King and Queen and watch an RAF flypast after an armed forces parade through the capital sat with veterans as the current crop of servicemen and women marched past in recognition of those who served to defeat Hitler’s Nazi regime and bring peace to Europe who in past public appearances has stolen the show and during the parade stuck out his tongue and playfully tried to get his father’s attention When the King and Queen stepped onto the balcony, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis they acknowledged the cheers of well-wishers and watched a Second World War-era Lancaster bomber lead the aerial display The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on VE Day – May 8 1945 – who with the Queen Mother made eight balcony appearances to satisfy boisterous crowds at the palace gates Planes roared overhead during the aerial display and William chatted to son George while Louis was seen moving his head from side to side apparently trying to get a better sight of the planes who recently celebrated his seventh birthday seems to revel in these public moments and pulled a face of awe as the RAF aircraft flew overhead featuring workhorses like a C-17 Globemaster alongside Typhoon FGR4 fighters later joined his parents when they met veterans at a palace tea party hosted by the King and Queen The afternoon reception is thought to be only a handful of times he has taken part in an official event without his siblings with George joining his parents in 2022 for the Wimbledon Men’s Final and he was taken by William to the Champions League football final at Wembley last summer William told 101-year-old Alfred Littlefield his son George was “interested” in learning about veterans Louis did not appear fazed by events as he sat with his family watching the parade of 1,300 servicemen and women along The Mall He was seen holding on to William’s gold aiguillettes the braided loops hanging from his shoulder of his RAF No.1 uniform and sticking out his hands palms up as if he was testing for rain When the Waleses arrived and departed they shook hands with veterans sat with them and their children greeted Royal British Legion veteran Bernard Morgan who was sat next to Kate and showed her photographs Charles was sat next to Joy Trew, 98, who served as a wireless operator after enlisting in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force aged 17 in 1944. The veteran who was sat in a wheelchair with a blanket on her lap said about the King “He bent down and tucked me in,” to prevent her getting chilly. Also among the royal party were the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and Duke of Kent a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. The Buckingham Palace on Monday released a statement detailing the  royal family's engagements related to celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day will attend events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day marking the end of the Second World War in Europe." together with Members of the Royal Family and the Prime Minister will join Second World War veterans to watch a military procession and flypast The King and Queen will host a Tea Party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation at Buckingham Palace The Queen will view a new display of ceramic poppies at The Tower of London will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey The King and Queen will attend a live celebratory concert from Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national VE Day commemorations accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey and Sark in the Channel Islands King Charles and other senior royals joined veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day The government has planned a series of events in the run-up to the anniversary of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender that took effect on May 8 It is observed around that date in many countries More than 1,300 members of Britain's armed forces marched through central London from outside parliament to Buckingham Palace Monday's parade concluded with a flypast by historic military aircraft and the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows display team watched by the royals from the balcony of Buckingham Palace many of them carrying national flags - the red white and blue Union Jack - flocked below to take in the spectacle As the royals watched the parade and flypast observers were reminded of Queen Elizabeth's daring feat in 1945 on VE Day and her younger sister Margaret famously slipped out to join the throng outside Buckingham Palace believed to be the only time during her 96 years she mingled with the public unrecognised The King and Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony today to mark VE Day 80 celebrations They were joined by their grandchildren from the Prince and Princess of Wales Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stood alongside Their Majesties to watch the spectacular flypast over central London The spectacular flypast roared over Buckingham Palace creating a memorable five-minute display over central London The carefully choreographed event brought together aircraft from RAF bases across the country The planes joined holding patterns over south east England before forming up for the final approach over the palace The impressive aerial display featured F-35M Lightning jets and Typhoons thundering over London one of the most famous heavy bombers used in the Second World War leaving their distinctive vapour trails across the London sky is the eldest of the three children and has been spotted following his football team Aston Villa in Europe with his father this season Princess Charlotte recently celebrated her 10th birthday with her parents sharing a photo from a trip to Cumbria earlier in the year Seven-year-old Prince Louis is remembered for stealing the show with his mischievous faces during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee balcony appearance Queen Camilla and Prince and Princess of Wales watch commemorations in London with events also scheduled across the UK a line of police officers walked hundreds of spectators forward along the Mall past the Queen Victoria Memorial while children are being carried on shoulders to ensure they can catch a glimpse of Buckingham Palace there is a jovial atmosphere with members of the public taking photos and videos as they move towards the palace Senior royals joined thousands of people in London to observe a military procession and RAF flypast that began a series of commemorations marking the end of the second world war in Europe King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined in the royal box by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to watch the procession a tea party for 30 second world war veterans aged from 98 to 104 and about 20 evacuees and others who lived through the war was hosted by the king and queen at the palace Nato allies joined 1,300 members of the UK armed forces for the parade, with the words of Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech spoken by actor Timothy Spall kicking off events for the 80th anniversary of VE Day the Cenotaph was draped in a large union flag with the south and north face of the landmark covered It was the first time the war memorial had been draped in union flags since it was unveiled by King George V more than a century ago Crowds started to gather on the Mall on Monday morning with some arriving the day before to secure a viewing spot The commemorations featured displays by the Red Arrows and street parties took place across the UK said the week’s events were a reminder that victory was “not just for Britain” as personnel from the US France and Germany joined the military procession he said: “VE Day is a chance to acknowledge that our debt to those who achieved it can never fully be repaid.” Starmer was greeted with applause from guests as he joined the VE Day street party in Downing Street after the parade walked out of No 10 holding a plate of cakes which he then handed out to some of the guests Starmer then picked up a commemorative teapot and walked around the tables to serve tea before taking his seat began the military procession which set off down Whitehall through Admiralty Arch and up the Mall towards Buckingham Palace The procession officially began shortly after midday when Kennett received the Commonwealth War Graves’ Torch For Peace by air cadet Warrant Officer Emmy Jones Thirty further veterans attended official events on Monday including 26 who watched the procession in London selected from the UK armed forces’ training programme for Ukrainian recruits also took part in Monday’s military procession receiving cheers and applause from the crowds gathered marched in the procession wearing the uniforms of their nations under the Nato flag The royal family are scheduled to take part in engagements over the next four days King Charles and Camilla are “looking forward” to the week’s events Buckingham Palace hopes “nothing will detract or distract from celebrating with full cheer and proud hearts that precious victory and those brave souls on this most special and poignant of anniversaries” Margaret Wood was evacuated from Chingford in east London to the Midlands at the start of the war Wood said the Kate had asked for the book during their conversation at the Buckingham Palace tea party I have written a book about my time as an evacuated and it was published Buckingham Palace may have served as the centrepiece of Monday’s spectacle before Thursday’s anniversary of Victory in Europe Day those remaining few who bore actual witness then and who today serve to remind Back in 1945, Britain allowed itself a brief period of rejoicing on VE Day with overwhelming relief and optimism at Germany’s surrender after long wartime years of deprivation and huge loss of life on all sides tribute was paid with a 1,300-strong military procession The Massed Pipes and Drums march past the Palace of Westminster during a military procession to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Photograph: Ben Montgomery/Getty ImagesThe procession set off from beneath the bronze gaze of Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square and ended outside the palace. Elsewhere, street parties were held across the UK. Thousands crowded on to the Mall, many waving red, white and blue flags. Watching from a dais on the Queen Victoria Memorial were the king, queen, senior royals and the prime minister, Keir Starmer, sitting alongside those who had served in the war and who were wrapped up both in their memories and against the spring chill. As Big Ben fell silent, the actor Timothy Spall boomed aloud words from Churchill’s victory speech beginning: “My dear friends, this is your hour.” Charles wore the naval No 1 dress uniform to see Monday’s military procession and flypast in central London reflecting the same choice made by King George VI when he stepped on to the Buckingham Palace balcony on 8 May 1945 On Monday, the Princess of Wales also wore a brooch fit for the occasion – an RAF wings pin. Kate’s grandfather served in the RAF as a fighter pilot during the second world war. The Prince of Wales was dressed in the RAF No 1 uniform. The Princess Royal wore the uniform of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps), emulating what the late Queen Elizabeth II wore when she was a princess appearing on the palace balcony on VE Day in 1945. Members of the royal family watched the parade on Monday from a specially built platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial before making their way to Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the flypast overhead. Updated at 17.18 CEST23h ago16.36 CESTThis year’s VE Day commemorations will take on extra poignancy given the fading of the “greatest generation”, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP). It will be the last major commemoration for which “anyone will still be alive who actually served in the second world war,” monarchy specialist Robert Hazell of University College London told AFP. “It’s important to remember some of the poor devils who didn’t make it like I did,” 99-year-old Royal Air Force veteran Dennis Bishop told AFP. The first part of the 80th anniversary commemorations on a chilly Monday morning in London was the draping of two huge union flags on the Cenotaph war memorial. Hundreds of people set up camp outside Buckingham Palace with chairs and rugs. “It’s so emotional to be here today. Eighty years of peace and peace of mind. Where would we be without them?” asked Patrick Beacon, 76, who arrived with his wife at about 7am BST (6am GMT) to get the “best view”. Tourists included 52-year-old Ludivine Batthelot from southern France. “We came out of curiosity because it’s the kind of celebration that the English do so well,” she told AFP. “It’s folklore, we wanted to be in the mood and live the experience.” 23h ago16.22 CESTAt Buckingham Palace, the Prince of Wales told 101-year-old Alfred Littlefield his son Prince George was “interested” in learning about veterans, Littlefield’s granddaughter says. Samantha Davidson, from Denmead in Hampshire, said: The Prince said George is very interested in finding out about the veterans. George even asked my grandfather how old he was during his service. She said that Littlefield was very happy that George has taken an interest in the past. Littlefield himself said: “I’m very proud.” Updated at 16.34 CEST23h ago16.14 CESTGuests have begun to arrive for a VE Day street party hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street. Two long tables lined with red and gold chairs on the street were decorated with flowers, miniature union flags and table mats. Each seat was given a commemorative plate and mug with the words ‘VE Day 80’ written on them, while food served on the tables included Victoria sponge cake, scotch eggs and pork pies. Among the guests were second world war veterans Ruth Brook Klauber and Colin Deverell; both aged 101. Bunting was hanging over the tables and draped over the ground floor windows of No 10. Musicians from the Grenadier guards military band played songs to the guests as they received drinks on arrival. Updated at 16.36 CEST23h ago15.56 CESTA new display of almost 30,000 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London is part of commemorations marking the end of the second world war in Europe The poppies have been set to resemble a wound to reflect the long-lasting sacrifices made during the war The poppies are on loan from the Imperial War Museum and were originally displayed as part of artist Paul Cummins '‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ installation at the Tower in 2014 commemorating the centenary of the first world war is on view from 6 May until Armistice Day on 11 November Local authorities have offered support for communities and organisations wishing to hold a VE Day street party with some councils such as Portsmouth waiving fees to close roads for the celebrations is in central London and watched the RAF flypast from Waterloo Bridge He has shared a photograph for the live blog and this note: A sizeable crowd had gathered on Waterloo Bridge Buses stopped to let passengers see the planes go overhead and several taxis tooted their horns to salute the flypast According to the PA news agency, veterans will enjoy sandwiches, scotch eggs and scones at the tea party. Also on the menu are potted shrimps with brown bread and butter, egg and bacon quiche, vegetable pasties and sausage rolls. There will also be lemon and carrot cake, chocolate cake, treacle tarts and strawberries and cream. They will dine on large tables in the Marble Hall which has been decorated in bunting made from fabrics recycled from the Royal estate. 1d ago15.04 CESTRAF flypast in picturesHere are some images from the flypast for the 80th anniversary of VE Day: King Charles and Queen Camilla as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children were on the balcony reached the palace at 1.45pm BST with more planes following behind The military flypast passes over the Mall and Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/ReutersVeterans watching in Buckingham Palace smiled and looked up as the flypast went over, reports the PA news agency. Army veteran Joe Mines, 100, waved as the planes went over, while others applauded. Politicians including prime minister Keir Starmer, London mayor Sadiq Khan, foreign secretary David Lammy and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joined veterans and actor Timothy Spall on the Buckingham Palace garden steps to watch the flyover. They were serenaded by a brass band as they waited for the aircraft. Some of the group applauded, waved and pointed as the first planes flew over the palace. 1d ago14.47 CESTRAF flypast begins as royals watch from Buckingham Palace balconyCrowds have gathered in front of the gates of Buckingham Palace as the RAF flypast begins Military bands played medleys of second world war-era music as they marched The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on May 8 1945.Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony hosted the royal family’s VE Day commemorations 80 years after King George VI first marked the Second World War’s end from the same spot.The historic moment saw thousands flock to The Mall in… You must be a member to access this content View Membership Levels The views expressed in the comments below are not those of Perspective homophobic and other types of hateful comments will not be published Don’t Miss a Single Sparkling Moment! Sign up for The Court Jeweller Newsletter The Court Jeweller Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World 05.05.2025 by // Leave a Comment the British royal family began a week-long commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day honoring veterans with a military procession King Charles III and Queen Camilla were joined by most of the working members of the royal family for the celebration events on Monday in London including the Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George and Prince Louis; the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence; the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh; and the Duke of Kent The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were not present because they traveled this weekend to Denmark to be there for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of that nation’s liberation As expected, there were also lots of patriotic and military jewels on display for the events of Monday. Queen Camilla wore pearls and her modern sapphire and diamond cluster earrings plus the badge of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) Camilla is the colonel-in-chief of the Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) a regiment formed by the amalgamation of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen’s Royal Lancers in 2015 served with the 12th Lancers during World War II He was captured as a prisoner of war and liberated 80 years ago in 1945 Kate also wore the three-row pearl and diamond bracelet that belonged to the late Diana she pinned the badge of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm She’s been their commodore-in-chief since 2023 The Princess Royal was in uniform for the procession Anne’s uniform also carries special significance for the day “The Princess Royal is wearing the uniform of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps) with no decorations wore the military uniform on VE Day 1945 as a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Services.” Here’s the future Queen Elizabeth II standing beside her mother You’ll note that both Charles and Anne wore versions of their ancestors’ uniforms but with gold aiguillettes on the right shoulder The other royals in uniform on Monday wore them They signify an appointment as a personal aide-de-camp to the monarch And here’s a look at the Duke of Edinburgh (in the Army No.2 Service Dress of the Scots Guards looking very much like George VI from this angle) and his Duchess Sophie wore a pink and white ensemble for the procession accessorized with her Dior resin pearl cluster earrings and a cluster pendant with a pale pink gemstone centerpiece the royals gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the RAF fly past stepping on to the balcony in this photograph He is the only person on the balcony on Monday who was alive on VE Day The 89-year-old Duke was a few months away from his tenth birthday on May 8 1945; because of the early death of his father during the war Prince Edward had already held the title of Duke of Kent for several years at that point there was another special moment for the royals and their guests: a tea party at Buckingham Palace honoring World War II veterans All of the working royals who were present on the day participated as did another special guest: Prince George of Wales the eleven-year-old son of the Prince and Princess of Wales events like these are excellent on-the-job training for the young prince helping him gain first-hand a sense of the history and importance of the day and the sacrifices made by the guests who had come to tea A couple of scheduling notes: this is a very busy week with lots of events so I’ll be popping in here with articles from time to time We’ll have more VE Day anniversary moments from Britain plus a state visit in Sweden and possibly some Met Gala jewels Stop by early and often to make sure you don’t miss any of the sparkle Categories // united kingdom Enter your name and email address below to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Sign up for my new subscriber-supported community, Hidden Gems, delivered directly to you each Saturday! Copyright © 2025 THE COURT JEWELLER LLC OttawaNewsGatineau police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run in BuckinghamBy Ted RaymondPublished: April 29, 2025 at 1:54PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved flew over the palace as part of the VE Day celebrations Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you as they helped The King and Queen host a very special tea party at Buckingham Palace King Charles and Queen Camilla threw open the doors of the Palace for a special celebration for veterans of World War Two as they led commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day William and Catherine were expected to join them but they brought a surprise of their own as Prince George came along to join the veterans at the event The guests enjoyed tea and cake as they chatted with members of the Royal Family on a day filled with pageantry and poignancy The party was held in the Marble Corridor of Buckingham Palace which was decked in bunting made from fabric recycled from across the Royal Estate As the VE Day commemorations got under way veterans joined the Royal Family on a special platform at the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace to watch a spectacular military parade white and blue with bunting and filled with dignitaries including the Prime Minister they all stopped to shake hands with many of the veterans presents with Prince George and his sister The King led the Royal Family on to the balcony to watch a fly past the Duke of Kent remained central on the balcony is the only Royal Family member present who was alive during World War Two The King had earlier taken the salute at the parade Prince Harry told the publication he wants a "reconciliation" with his family A waving King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royals to the balcony and were greeted by huge cheers from the tens of thousands of people on The Mall play iconThe King, Prince of Wales and Prime Minister arrive for military procession to mark 80 years since VE Day. 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 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 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 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 and the Queen will host a tea party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation 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 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 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 King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla invited special guests at Buckingham Palace after kicking off the four days of celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day King Charles and Queen Camilla were in good spirits as they hosted a lavish tea party at the Palace in honour of war veterans The royal family's official Instagram account shared the behind-the-scenes video of the preparations of the tea party The stunning clip was captioned: "All set for our very special guests!" It continued: "Royal Household staff have been working hard behind-the-scenes to put on a celebratory tea party for #VEDay veterans." The Palace added: "As well as traditional teatime treats staff have made unique bunting from off-cuts of fabrics used in Royal residences." Members of the monarchy turned out in force to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London on Monday as Britain remembered the end of the Second World War in Europe National commemorations and events began on May 5 with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces VE Day 80: Four-day celebrations at glance: -- A military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace followed by a flypast  -- Tea party for veterans at Buckingham Palace -- Street parties were also held around the country -- An installation of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London and historic landmarks across the UK will be lit up -- Service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey -- Concert with music and readings at Horse Guards Parade WATCH NOW: Royal Family to celebrate VE Day. Princess Kate is set to pay a "moving tribute" with her jewellery when she arrives at Buckingham Palace today The Princess of Wales is joining her husband as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla in London for celebrations to mark VE Day the Duke of Kent and the Prime Minister will also be present on the Queen Victoria Memorial (QVM) outside Buckingham Palace This group will observe military units processing down The Mall from Whitehall in honour of those who served during World War Two Princess Kate set for 'moving tribute' when she arrives at Buckingham Palace today the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace before appearing on the balcony to watch a flypast Tobias Kormind, the managing director and co-founder of 77 Diamonds spoke exclusively to GB News about what the royal women are expected to wear today He said: “With a wide range of events set to take place to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day we can expect to see a rich variety of significant jewels worn by the senior royal women “Each chosen piece will not only reflect personal sentiment but pay tribute to the enduring spirit of the wartime generation Princess Kate and Prince William will attend a tea party at Buckingham Palace “The VE day procession in particular offers the opportunity to showcase a mixture of historic brooches symbolic pieces linked to military service and heirlooms with strong personal and national meaning who has been the honorary Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards since 2022 may choose to wear an 18K gold shamrock traditionally loaned to royal women associated with the regiment Queen Camilla or the Princess of Wales may opt for the aquamarine and diamond clip brooches gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by her father “The late Queen notably wore these brooches during her televised address marking the 75th anniversary of VE day in 2020 Princess Kate wearing her gold shamrock brooch during the St Patrick's Day parade Kate and Camilla pictured at a glitzy reception at Buckingham Palace “Their reappearance would serve as a moving familial tribute historic connections between the Royal Family and the wartime generation." the King and Queen will welcome around 50 veterans and people who lived through World War Two for a tea party reception at Buckingham Palace Timothy Laurence and the Duke of Kent will join Their Majesties and the Prime Minister The royal family put on a united front without distractions for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Monday The royal family appeared together to watch the grand parade and a flypast to commemorate the victory of the UK and its allies in World War 2 The royal family shared the striking images of King Charles Duchess Sophie and other senior royals as they paid a special tribute to all those who served during the Second World War The Palace wrote along with the images: "The King and Queen The moving tribute comes day after Prince Harry's tell-all BBC interview the day he lost a court ruling related to security arrangements in the UK The Duke sparked fury from royal circles after he said he doesn’t “know how much longer” the monarch has left to live Buckingham Palace seemingly sent a powerful message to Harry that nothing will stop them from celebrating the precious victory and the brave souls with full cheer and proud hearts Prince William and Kate Middleton and their three children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sat in the front row with King Charles stood out against the rest of her family who were all dressed in more somber navy blue as they took their seats in the front row for the military procession outside the Palace seen dutifully and very cutely dusting down his dad's jacket on what was a slightly blustery afternoon in London King Charles III and Queen Camilla waved at onlookers as they and other prominent members of the royal family including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were all smiles and spreading love while celebrating the event with other royals Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> News> Royal Family Buckingham Palace has responded to Prince Harry's comments about not wanting 'history to repeat itself' The Prince has made headlines following a bombshell interview with the BBC on Friday 2 May, where he revealed that his father, King Charles III, no longer speaks to him Prince Harry used the interview to speak about the legal battle that took place to have his taxpayer-funded security arrangements in the UK reinstated Since he made the decision to step down as a senior Royal, the security he was entitled to in the country changed, which he said put his family at risk Since moving to Canada, and then the US with his wife Meghan Markle as well as children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet he has been vocal about his security status He claimed of his downgraded taxpayer-funded protection for his family: "I don't want history to repeat itself." Harry added: "Through the [court] process I have discovered that some people want history to repeat itself." probably most likely the people that wish me harm speaking about the circumstances in which his mother died when he was a 12-year-old child Princess Diana was killed in a fatal car crash alongside her partner Dodi Fayed and her driver Henri Paul in the early hours of 31 August Buckingham Palace had responded to Harry's claims with a cold blunt statement that read: "These issues have been examined meticulously by the courts with the same conclusion on each occasion." A source added to the Daily Mail: "It would have been constitutionally improper for His Majesty to intervene while this matter was being considered by the Government and reviewed by the Courts." Prince Harry said he would not bring his family back to the UK revealing he had 'so many disagreements' with his family as some hadn't forgiving him for writing a book He added that he feels 'the other side' in the case won when it came to keeping him 'unsafe' as his efforts to reinstate having police bodyguards in his homeland were rebuked Harry said he was 'devastated' at the result and he laughed while revealing he wishes that 'someone had told me beforehand' there was virtually 'no way to win' Topics: Prince Harry, Royal Family, King Charles III, Meghan Markle, UK News he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United which takes its toll on his mental and physical health All presale purchase agreements pertaining to The Buckingham by Vandyk Properties have been terminated according to documents filed in the Ontario Superior Court as the court-ordered sales process now extends into a second year The Buckingham was planned for the 2.11-acre site at 23 Buckingham Street in Etobicoke, located steps away from the Mimico GO Station, and was one of several projects by Vandyk Properties that was placed under receivership in late-2023 and early-2024 Vandyk Properties had proposed three towers between 12 and 37 storeys above a shared four-storey commercial podium that would deliver a total of 749 condos The 23 Buckingham Street property is held by Vandyk Properties under Vandyk-The Buckingham North – Grand Central Limited, which was the subject of the receivership that was initiated by MCAP Financial Corporation pertaining to a first-ranking mortgage the two sides entered into in August 2020 for the principal amount of $37,500,000 according to MCAP Financial's application 2023 and was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on January 18 After the receivership order came into effect, the court then approved the sales process on March 8 and 23 Buckingham Street was listed for sale by Matt Picken JLL Canada notes that the site had already undergone preliminary excavation but that the project could be reconfigured "Given the current supply-demand imbalance and the ability to immediately begin construction an incoming purchaser may opt to construct purpose-built rental product to take advantage of a significant influx in demand," said JLL "There is also flexibility to reconfigure the existing development plans to create a brand new design concept for a residential condominium development by customizing unit mix The 23 Buckingham Street site located near the Mimico GO Station According to a report by the court-appointed Receiver published last month the brokers marketed the property to over 2,000 prospective purchasers 40 of whom signed confidentiality agreements ultimately only six parties submitted a letter of intent by the bid deadline of May 7 The Receiver says it consulted MCAP on the bids and they determined that "none of the bids were acceptable the value of comparable properties and the anticipated recoveries for applicable stakeholders that may result from such transactions." none of the six bids included the assumption of the existing presale purchase agreements 686 of 748 units had been pre-sold by the time the receivership order came into effect in January 2024 JLL also noted that "The existing development is fully sold to date and an incoming developer will have the option to maintain or collapse the existing sales contracts at its discretion." (Although not confirmed by STOREYS the "fully sold" description seems to suggest that more units were sold after the project was placed under receivership.) No buyer has come forth and the property remains listed for sale but the court has now allowed the Receiver to terminate all of the existing purchase agreements in an effort to allow purchasers out of the agreements and to get their deposits back sooner According to the Receiver, the deposits collected total to approximately $71 million, all of which was spent by Vandyk, but is fully-insured by Tarion Warranty Corporation The original purchase agreements (some of which were held under Vandyk-The Buckingham South – Grand Central Limited) had outside completion dates of 2028 and 2029 and the Receiver says that the project has no chance of being completed by then "Given the uncertainty surrounding when a potential transaction for the Project will materialize coupled with the Receiver's view that the ultimate termination of the Unit APSs in the future is near certain for the reasons set forth above this relief is necessary in order to avoid a significant delay in getting deposit refunds to Home Buyers the majority of whom entered into the Unit APSs in 2021," the Receiver said The court order is likely a relief to the presale purchasers, who would have otherwise had their deposits tied up for several more years, or perhaps even been asked to pay more for their units, as has been seen in other insolvency cases JLL will now continue to market the property The Buckingham is just one of several projects surrounding the Mimico GO Station that was being developed by Vandyk Properties who served as the guarantor on most of the company's loans Otera was owed $72,945,844.99 as of October 23 Additionally, Vandyk Properties also owns 327 Royal York Road, an adjacent site to the west, under 2402871 Ontario Inc., which was placed under receivership — along with four other properties — on November 14, 2023 at the request of Toronto-based KingSett Capital KingSett was owed $45,341,273.97 as of September 25 the property was listed for sale by Scotiabank Over a full year has now passed since all of the Grand Central Mimico properties were placed under receivership. The properties have been fenced off, as they have been for several years, and it may continue to be that way for some time even if the properties are sold (considering market conditions). With so many properties tied to Vandyk, the future of this area is now essentially frozen. The train has left the station and it's unclear when the next one will come. WATCH NOW: King Charles and Queen Camilla host cancer reception at Buckingham Palace. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, made a surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening, joining King Charles at a reception celebrating cancer organisations. The 65-year-old's attendance marked a rare inclusion at an official royal engagement since her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996. Fergie joined His Majesty, Queen Camilla and the Duchess of Gloucester to welcome fellow cancer survivors and those who support them. The unexpected appearance came during the Community Based Cancer Support Reception at the Palace. Sarah Ferguson returns to Buckingham Palace as King and Queen make feelings clear Sarah's appearance comes after her own challenging health journey, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2023, which required a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. In early 2024, she faced another diagnosis of malignant melanoma, making her attendance at the cancer charity event particularly poignant. The Duchess revealed she had been "kindly invited" to the reception by King Charles. Her presence alongside her former brother-in-law demonstrated solidarity in their shared experiences with cancer. King Charles is 'done grieving' his cancer diagnosis and is 'ready to get out and discuss it' The Duchess has a long history of supporting cancer charities, having worked with the Teenage Cancer Trust for 35 years. She was named a patron of the organisation in 1990 and worked with the American Cancer Society throughout the 2000s. Last year, Fergie became a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer, further cementing her dedication to the cause. Just last week, she visited the Teenage Cancer Trust at University College Hospital with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Princess Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie stepping out for a royal engagement last week "It's incredibly important to me to try and amplify the voices and experiences of people with cancer," she said. Sarah's appearance follows her recent inclusion at the Royal Family's Easter Sunday celebrations at Windsor Castle on April 20. In what was described as a "shock move", she joined Prince Andrew, her daughters, and senior royals, including King Charles and Queen Camilla. The occasion featured a touching moment when Fergie embraced her former sister-in-law, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. The two women were seen briefly holding hands and chatting animatedly before Sophie wrapped an arm around Fergie. Sarah Ferguson has revealed that receiving a cancer diagnosis felt 'like a death sentence' as she backs a campaign to improve teenage cancer care Sarah's appearance at Buckingham Palace represents a significant moment in her relationship with the Royal Family since her divorce. Her presence reflects both her personal understanding of cancer and her lifelong commitment to supporting those affected by the disease. In a previous interview with People, Fergie offered support to both King Charles and the Princess of Wales during their cancer treatments. "I think they are an example to all families going through their own journeys of health," she said. The reception highlighted the Royal Family's united front in supporting cancer charities. The parade concluded with a flypast conducted by the RAF which saw an original Lancaster bomber lead in a fleet of modern aircraft culminating in the Red Arrows screeching over Buckingham Palace Royal commentators praised the Royal Family with Prince George drawing praise for his "confident" demeanour Kate and their three children looked like an even tighter royal unit than ever thanks to Louis's more grown-up behaviour and George's disappearing traits of shyness." The 11-year-old also delighted royal fans by attending the veteran's tea party at Buckingham Palace We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy 30,000 ceramic poppies will be lit up at the Tower of London to "mark and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many during the Second World War" The poppies which will be viewed by the Queen were orignally put in place in 2014 to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War The Prime Minister is hosting veterans and current members of the armed and emergency services outside Number 10 Prince George has been photographed talking with veterans after attending his Grandfather the King's afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace Prince George has joined his parents and the King and Queen for afternoon tea in Buckingham Palace It was previously understood from Kensington Palace that the Wales children would not be joining their parents at the veteran's tea party inside Buckingham Palace so Prince George’s decision to attend the event came as a delight to royal fans Royal expert Judi James suggested that Prince George appeared confident throughout the VE day commemorations thanks to Louis's more grown-up behaviour and George's disappearing traits of shyness." Prince George has joined his parents - along with King Charles and Queen Camilla - for a tea party at Buckingham Palace for veterans and the members of the wartime generation #VEDay80 pic.twitter.com/AWW2PdEghc The flypast and military parade has concluded with the thousands of people who filled the Mall beginning to move on with street parties taking place across the UK will be dressed in Union Flags for the duration of the four day commemorations echoing the 1920 unveiling of the monument to the fallen it will provide a focal point for the commemorations and a place to pay silent tribute to all those who died More photographs of the Red Arrows storming over Buckingham Palace have emerged with the Royal Family stood on the balcony to take in the spectacle led by a WW2 Lancaster bomber has wowed crowds along the Mall Queen and members of the Royal Family came out onto the Royal balcony as the veteran aircraft led a procession followed by modern day airframes such as the A400M and C-17 was the Red Arrows who soared down the mall with blue white and red streaking out of thier tails in central London as they all took their seats in the royal box ahead of the military procession George appeared to fix his hair that seemed to have fallen on his face and seconds later Louis appeared to mimic his brother's moment Read the full story here Second World War veteran Gilbert Clarke is escorted into Buckingham Palace following the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and in honour of those who served during the Second World War King Charles III takes the salute from the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have marched past Parliament Square as they partake in the military procession The Royals have arrived to watch the military procession and flypast yesterday12:20 Rebecca RobinsonRoyals take their seats as procession approachesThe Royal Family have taken their seats near the Queen Victoria Memorial as the military procession approaches Buckingham Palace Sir Keir Starmer is also in attendance Prince William and Princess Kate have arrived to watch the procession and flypast The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are also in attendance It will go from Parliament Square to Whitehall King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived ahead of the military procession and flypast Princess Anne was seen arriving ahead of the VE Day parade this afternoon After a war that killed 384,000 British soldiers and 70,000 civilians George VI said in a broadcast to Britain and the Commonwealth at 9pm on May 8 1945: "Let us remember those who will not come back their sacrifice and endurance in the face of a merciless enemy; let us remember the men in all the services and the women in all the services who have laid down their lives We have come to the end of our tribulation and they are not with us at the moment of rejoicing." The vantage point from which King Charles and Queen Camilla will view the VE Day military parade is from a specially constructed dias on the Queen Victoria Memorial which commemorates her death in 1901 and was unveiled by Charles’s great-grandfather King George V in 1911 There was talk this VE Day parade and flypast might be met with a shrug of the shoulders and some indifference certainly compared to the coronation almost exactly two years ago yet despite the chilly conditions crowds are starting to build with less than 90 minutes until the procession leaves Westminster for Buckingham Palace said it was "right" for Ukrainian and NATO troops to be involved in the march He told BBC Breakfast it serves as a reminder that "allies really do matter" He said: "Eighty years ago we were stronger together and today we are stronger together and it’s just a reminder for us that allies really do matter and it’s nice for them to be able to take part "Today is very much their day and we’re very proud to be able to honour them." Sir Keir Starmer posted a VE Day message online honouring veterans of WWII and other conflicts He wrote on X: "We owe a debt of gratitude to those prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country "That's why we are giving veterans better access to housing we honour all those who have served in our armed forces." People have begun arriving along the Mall in order to secure prime viewing spots for the processsion and flypast this afternoon The map below shows the locations of the military procession and flypast this afternoon The Cenotaph has been covered with Union flags ahead of VE Day The military procession this afternoon will pass the monument Veterans are set to celebrate the end of the Second World War with the Royal Family today will be taking place today to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe Veterans aged from 98 to 104 are set to meet King Charles for a tea party at Buckingham Palace later today a 99-year-old who served in the Desert Rats and took part in the D-Day landings and a 100-year-old woman who worked in the Special Operations Executive (SOE) according to the Royal British Legion (RBL) They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations begin Rehearsals for the VE Day military procession took place yesterday ahead of today's 80th anniversary celebrations The Met Office has forecast a relatively dry day, with a 40% chance of rain at 12pm, dropping down to 30% at 2pm. The greatest chance of rain will be at 1pm, when it's predicted to be 50%. Overall, temperatures should be mild, ranging between 12C and 14C. King Charles and Queen Camilla will appear on the balcony to watch the Mall procession and Red Arrows flypast. The Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence are all expeced to join. There has been no confirmation yet as to whether Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be seen. The ceremony will involve actor Timothy Spall reading Sir Winston Churchill's victory speech. The military procession will prepare to make its way to Buckingham Palace. The procession will go from Parliament Square to Whitehall, past the Cenotaph, along The Mall, and ending at the Queen Victoria Memorial. The flypast will take place over The Mall and Buckingham Palace. The public will be allowed onto The Mall after the military procession has finished to get a better view of the flypast. Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of VE Day. Follow along throughout the day for all the latest updates. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated supported King Charles alongside Queen Camilla and the Duchess of Gloucester at a highly personal Buckingham Palace reception in honour of the charities who support people living with cancer Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, made a surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace as she supported King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Duchess of Gloucester at a reception celebrating cancer organisations. Fergie, who has rarely been included at royal engagements since her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996 joined His Majesty to welcome fellow cancer survivors and those who help to support them including the parents of Dame Deborah James In an image taken by the Daily Mail's Rebecca English can be seen greeting guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for those supporting cancer patients His Majesty encouraged fellow cancer patients to take inspiration from Dame Deborah James quoting her final message to ‘find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla pose for a photo with Lorraine Kelly and members of the Change + Check Choir during a reception to celebrate the charitable work being undertaken by local and national cancer charities and support organisations at Buckingham Palace As she marks her 31st birthday, Tatler celebrates the Saudi Arabian architect who married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and investigates her many links to the Princess of Wales volunteers and fundraisers who dedicate themselves to helping those living with cancer telling them ‘you have my whole family’s deepest admiration and gratitude.’ And indeed the royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace to show their support for cancer charity representatives former England football players Ashley Cain and actor Richard E Grant While the public may be used to seeing the Firm support King Charles at these receptions it will have come as a shock to many to see Sarah Ferguson invited to the official engagement though it is understandable that King Charles sought her attendance: Fergie has been an especially dedicated advocate for cancer charities since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and skin cancer in 2024 but has spent her life supporting foundations working to cure the disease She was named a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust in 1990 worked with the American Cancer Society throughout the noughties and last year became a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Who is the Duchess of Wellington, the mother of Lady Charlotte Wellesley who was born a princess? Let Tatler introduce you Another surprise appearance: Sarah Ferguson waves as she attends the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 20 April, 2025 He's Time's Person of the Year and the next President of the United States. She is a former small-time Slovenian fashion model who rose to wear the mantle of First Lady. On the eve of the US presidential election back in 2020, friends, DC insiders and Melania herself gave Ben Judah the inside track… The two women appeared to briefly hold hands as they chatted animatedly to one another before Sophie wrapped an arm around Fergie While little is known about the friendship shared between the two Both women have adapted to their almost unique positions; neither was born into royalty and ultimately married brothers who were sons of the late Queen Elizabeth II attend the Easter Service at St George's Chapel Fergie is also known to have had a close relationship with the late monarch often referring to her as a mother-like figure what it is to be on the front pages and people judging what size you are saying it is okay.’ She then added: 'I think Sophie Wessex is doing a brilliant job speaking on menopause I think I was lucky enough to keep on asking for help ‘I think the key to everything you are saying is Prince Harry gives new interview after court case defeat. Buckingham Palace has issued a statement following Prince Harry's bombshell interview after the Duke of Sussex lost his appeal this afternoon King Charles's youngest son lost his legal battle for taxpayer-funded armed police protection when in the UK leaving him potentially liable for £1.5 million in costs Prince Harry did a TV interview with the BBC where he discussed his ongoing feud with members of the monarchy The Duke of Sussex expressed his desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family amid ongoing tensions When asked if he had pleaded with the King to intervene in the security dispute Harry clarified: "I never asked him to intervene - I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs." The Duke suggested the King has the power to resolve the situation "There is a lot of control and ability in my father's hand ultimately this whole thing could be resolved through him," Harry explained He added that resolution could come "not necessarily by intervening but by stepping aside allowing the experts to do what is necessary and to carry out an RMB." The Duke lost his appeal in court over his security arrangements which he described as "devastating" in the interview conducted in California A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said following the verdict: "All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts with the same conclusion reached on each occasion." The case centred on a decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that Harry should receive a different degree of protection when visiting the country Today the Court of Appeal ruled against the Duke Sir Geoffrey Vos acknowledged the Duke's position stating: "These were powerful and moving arguments and that it was plain the Duke of Sussex felt badly treated by the system." he concluded: "Having studied the detail I could not say that the Duke's sense of grievance translated into a legal argument to challenge RAVEC's decision." The Master of the Rolls was definitive in his judgment adding: "My conclusion was that the Duke of Sussex's appeal would be dismissed." will not be automatically reinstated for Harry Meghan and their two children when in the UK.