Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, featuring a military parade and an RAF flypast in London.
• The royal family, including Prince William, Catherine, and their children, presented a unified front on the Buckingham Palace balcony for a commemorative photograph echoing 1945's iconic image.
• The ceremonies honored WWII veterans, with one veteran invited for tea with the royal family at the palace.
• Prince Harry's recent BBC interview, where he mentioned estrangement from the king and speculated on his father's health, cast a shadow over the event.
• The commemorations emphasized continuity and stability within the monarchy, highlighting its symbolic role in national remembrance.