PREVIEW

The England Women’s football team, known as the Lionesses, were celebrated in spectacular fashion on Tuesday (29July2025) outside Buckingham Palace following their dramatic victory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Thousands of jubilant fans lined The Mall as the squad travelled in open‑top buses, draped in flags, scarves, and commemorative “Home” T‑shirts, singing along to “Sweet Caroline” and “It’s Coming Home.” The procession culminated at the Queen Victoria Memorial, where the players and their staff gathered for a stage ceremony that blended emotion, music, and royal grandeur

Hosted by former Lioness Alex Scott, the ceremony featured heartfelt speeches and touching stories from the squad.

Musical highlights included performances from Heather Small singing “Proud” and a surprise on-stage appearance by Burna Boy, who danced alongside manager Sarina Wiegman, marking her third straight European title win.

Despite a minor live-television moment when Kelly’s exuberance led to a brief F‑word on air—prompting an apology from Scott—fans embraced the raw emotion of the moment as part of the team’s character and resilience.

This victory represents England’s first successful defence of a major international tournament title and the first time a senior English team has won a trophy on foreign soil. It builds on their historic Euro 2022 win, further cementing the Lionesses’ place at the forefront of women’s football.

The celebrations began earlier with a reception at 10 Downing Street, where Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner welcomed the squad amid St George’s flags and ribbons across Number 10’s railings . The homecoming event concluded with fireworks, flares, and dances in front of the Victoria Memorial, a fitting tribute to the Lionesses’ extraordinary achievement.