Summary

  • Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 triumph with fans in central London

  • FA says at least 65,000 supporters watched open-top bus procession along The Mall

  • Ceremony held on stage in front of Queen Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace - captain Williamson says she is "holding back tears"

  • England beat Spain in Sunday's final to defend European crown

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England celebrate Euro 2025 triumph with fans in central London

  1. Ready to celebratepublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 29 July

    England

    Thousands of England fans have already started to gather on The Mall. They're wearing cowboy hats, bucket hats and waving flags. A cardboard cutout of captain Leah Williamson has also been spotted in the crowd.

    .Image source, EPA
    .Image source, EPA
    .Image source, EPA
  2. Where will Lionesses' parade take place?published at 11:04 British Summer Time 29 July

    A procession along The Mall will begin at 12:10 BST before a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

    The ceremony will be hosted by former England defender Alex Scott, capped 140 times by her country.

    It is expected to start at approximately 12:30 BST and end around 13:00.

    Music will be provided by the Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force bands, and highlights from England's games at Euro 2025 will be shown on big screens.

    Map of parade route for Lionesses
  3. London to celebrate Lionessespublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 29 July

    It's coming home, it's coming home...

    The Lionesses have returned from Switzerland with the Euro 2025 trophy following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in the final on Sunday.

    After a Downing Street reception on Monday, it's time for Sarina Wiegman and her triumphant players to celebrate with an open-top bus parade in central London followed by a party in front of Buckingham Palace.

    Thousands of jubilant fans have arrived in the capital to cheer the Queens of Europe.

    Stay with us for full coverage of the homecoming parade.

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    England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025

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    England land home from Switzerland after Euro 2025 triumph

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    Frowns turn to cheers: How England fans reacted to the Euro 2025 win