Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2025 parade transformed central London into a carnival of celebration Wednesday as England’s football heroes basked in their back-to-back European Championship glory. Despite initial player doubts about turnout, 65,000 supporters packed The Mall alongside Princess Beatrice to honor the champions. The open-top bus procession culminated at Buckingham Palace, where Burna Boy surprised coach Sarina Wiegman with a live performance. Captain Leah Williamson fought tears as she told crowds: “We’re making history every step this story isn’t done yet.”
Players initially worried about sparse attendance, with defender Esme Morgan admitting: “We feared the route might look empty.” Those concerns vanished as throngs of fans, many wearing replica shirts, cheered the bus along its journey. The FA’s Mark Bullingham revealed players repeatedly questioned whether fans would come. “British supporters proved them spectacularly wrong,” he beamed. Princess Beatrice joined the festivities, while Wiegman danced joyfully to her favorite artist’s surprise set.
Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2025 parade became a family affair, with parents hoisting children for better views. Young fans waved homemade signs while players like Chloe Kelly Sunday’s shootout hero blew kisses to the crowd. Chelsea’s Niamh Charles marveled at the diversity of supporters. “I spotted grandparents, toddlers, and everyone between,” she said. The Wirral native recalled childhood palace visits, never imagining she’d return as a European champion.
Heather Small’s live rendition of “Proud” the squad’s tournament anthem sparked mass singalongs. Meanwhile, Wiegman’s viral dance moves to Burna Boy’s performance became an instant social media sensation. Kelly quipped about pressure after her decisive penalty: “What pressure?” The Arsenal forward praised teammates and staff for their collective effort throughout the Switzerland tournament.
As the Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2025 parade concluded, players immediately set sights on 2027. Williamson promised supporters: “We’ll chase World Cup redemption after last year’s final loss.” The event capped a transformative tournament that broke attendance records, with 87,000 packing Wembley for the final. With confetti swirling around Buckingham Palace, these champions proved women’s football has cemented its place in England’s sporting heart.
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