What started as a regular Tuesday in London turned into a roaring celebration for England’s Lionesses, who marked their second European Championship title with a massive open-top bus parade straight to Buckingham Palace.
It wasn’t just a victory lap—it was a full-blown national celebration.
Around 65,000 fans packed the streets, cheering, singing, and waving flags as the team basked in the glory of their historic win.
This year’s celebration wasn’t a last-minute affair like the 2022 Trafalgar Square gathering, which was limited to just 7,000 attendees.
This time, it was bigger, bolder, and beautifully organized—proof of just how much women’s football has grown and how deeply the nation has embraced this team.
Leah Williamson’s Emotional Moment on The Mall
At the center of the celebrations was Leah Williamson, the ever-passionate England captain, who had an incredibly emotional moment as the parade made its way down The Mall.
Overwhelmed with pride and joy, she was spotted crying—tears streaming as she waved to fans who lined the iconic route.
“I’ve been bawling my eyes out the whole way,” she confessed to the crowd through a shaky voice.
“I’m in the trenches, I am holding back tears. This is unbelievable.” But she wasn’t just reflecting on the moment.
With a clear eye on what’s coming next, Williamson sent a powerful message to supporters:
“Stay with us—this story is not done yet.”
Lucy Bronze Proves She’s Not Done Yet
If fans thought the celebrations were emotional, Lucy Bronze added another layer of inspiration.
The veteran defender played through the entire tournament while dealing with a fractured tibia—yes, a fractured tibia—and still gave everything she had on the pitch.
When asked by former Lioness and current broadcaster Alex Scott whether she was planning to retire after this victory, Bronze didn’t hesitate.
Her response was short and sweet:
“Not yet!”
The Road to Brazil Begins
The energy of the parade wasn’t just about celebrating the now—it was also a promise of what’s to come.
With the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil on the horizon, the team is making it clear that they’re not done making history.
This squad isn’t satisfied with just back-to-back European crowns.
Their eyes are firmly set on global glory, and with leaders like Williamson and Bronze, the Lionesses are more determined than ever to keep their momentum going.
So to the fans who showed up in the thousands and the millions watching from home—yes, the story’s not done yet.
The next chapter begins now.