Lionesses to hold victory parade after historic Euro 2025 win

Lionesses to hold victory parade after historic Euro 2025 win

London is gearing up to celebrate the Lionesses in style with an upcoming open-top bus parade in the city. The England women’s football team will be honored for their Euro 2025 victory over Spain with a procession along The Mall at 12:10, followed by a grand ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Fans can join in on the festivities for free and the event will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.

Upon their return to the UK, the Lionesses were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by adoring fans as they landed back on home soil. They were then welcomed at a reception at 10 Downing Street by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Former England star Alex Scott will be hosting the ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial, where Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed excitement for fans to welcome home these victorious heroes who have made the country proud.

The Lionesses clinched victory with a 3-1 penalty shootout win in the Euro 2025 final in Basel, with Chloe Kelly securing the winning shot after two crucial saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. This historic win marked England as the first English team to claim a major tournament title on foreign soil. The match was watched by over 16 million viewers live on TV, making it the most-watched moment on television so far this year.

During the celebration at No 10, Deputy Prime Minister Rayner praised the team for once again bringing it home and becoming the champions of Europe. England manager Sarina Wiegman also shared a light-hearted moment during her speech, joking about the difference between being at Downing Street and being on the pitch. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who was away in Scotland meeting with US President Donald Trump, joined the celebration via video call and expressed his support for the team during the Euros

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