Just days after celebrating her 10th birthday, Princess Charlotte shared a heartfelt moment with her mother, Kate Middleton, during the royal family’s VE Day commemorations at Buckingham Palace.
On May 5, alongside her brothers Prince George (11) and Prince Louis (7), Charlotte stood with her parents to watch a grand military procession and the iconic Red Arrows flypast honoring the 80th anniversary of VE Day — the end of World War II in Europe.
While thousands looked skyward, captivated by the roar of aircraft overhead, it was Princess Charlotte’s gentle, unexpected whisper to her mother that truly touched onlookers and softened even the most critical royal observers. Cameras captured the moment, but no lens could fully convey the warmth and tenderness exchanged between mother and daughter.
The close bond between Kate and Charlotte shone brightly as they shared quiet words on the palace balcony, with Kate tenderly adjusting Charlotte’s long braid. This small act of affection stood out amid the grand display of military pageantry.
Joining the family were other senior royals including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. Many wore military dress as they paid tribute to World War II veterans, some of whom joined the family for a tea party inside the palace.
The royal family’s social media highlighted the significance of the week’s events, sharing images from the day alongside historic photos of the original VE Day celebrations in 1945 — featuring a young Princess Elizabeth with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Following the flypast, Prince George joined his parents for a special tea with veterans, marking a meaningful step for the second-in-line to the throne.
The family will continue to participate in a series of commemorations leading up to the VE Day anniversary on May 8, with William and Kate expected to attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to honor the sacrifice of the wartime generation.
In a day filled with grandeur and history, it was the quiet, loving exchange between Princess Charlotte and her mother that truly reminded everyone of the enduring power of family and tenderness amidst tradition.
