Lionesses' triumph: England to celebrate back-to-back European titles with open-top parade
After becoming the first England team to win a major tournament on foreign soil, the squad will celebrate its victory with a trip to Downing Street later on Monday.
Celebrations will continue on Tuesday with an open-top bus parade in central London, ending with a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace.
Ahead of the players' arrival, a spokesperson for the country's soccer federation advised fans not to travel to the airport where they will land due to 'limited space,' urging them instead to join the planned homecoming celebrations.
Fans erupted with joy across England after Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give her team a 3-1 win on penalties, after a 1-1 draw following extra time. According to the BBC, a peak live audience of 12.2 million watched the game across its platforms, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV broadcasters.
King Charles III said the team had the royal family's 'warmest appreciation and admiration' following its win.
'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can,' he added.
The reception at Downing Street, where Saint George's flags — also known as the flag of England — were on display, will be hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
'The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country. It stands as a testament to the determination, resilience and unity that define this outstanding team.' It was back-to-back European trophies for England and yet another final that Kelly had a huge impact on, after also coming on as a substitute during the Euro 2022 trophy match and scoring the winner against Germany in extra time to clinch a 2-1 victory.
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