Queen Elizabeth slipped unnoticed into VE Day crowds as a teen

King Charles has given an unprecedented glimpse of his mother Queen Elizabeth’s wartime diary reading aloud the shenanigans the teenage princess got up to on the day the Nazis were defeated.

For just one glorious moment a young Queen Elizabeth slipped unnoticed into the crowds and sang and danced her heart out when the Allies declared victory in WWII.

The then teenage Princess’ incredible diary entry was recounted by her son King Charles as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of the day the Nazis made their unconditional surrender.

Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill, centre, looks on, as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret, right, wave to crowds gathered below from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE Day. Picture: AP Photo

“The celebration that evening was marked by my own late mother who, just 19-years-old, described in her diary how she mingled anonymously in the crowds across central London and ‘walked for miles’ among them,” the King said.

“The rejoicing continued into the next day, when she wrote: ‘Out in the crowd again. Embankment, Piccadilly. Rained, so fewer people. Conga-ed into House. Sang ‘til 2am. Bed at 3am!’”

The King read the diary excerpt at a concert held in London to mimic the atmosphere of sheer exaltation experienced on the original VE Day.

“I do hope your celebrations tonight are almost as joyful, although I rather doubt I shall have the energy to sing until 2am, let alone lead you all in a giant conga from here back to Buckingham Palace!” the King added.

Earlier in the day, Princess Catherine knelt down to smile at a veteran in a wheelchair and solemnly bowed her head to pay tribute to the many sacrifices made to bring an end to the terror of the Nazis.

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks to a veteran as they leave the service. Picture: AFP

Kate and William were joined by not only King Charles and Queen Camilla but also

Prince Edward, his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, the King’s sister Princess Anne, Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent for a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

They looked every inch the future king and queen. Picture: Getty Images

The royals all took part in the significant occasion. Picture: AFP

The royals took a moment to reflect on the sacrifices. Picture: Getty Images

The event marked 80 years since WWII ended in Europe with the Nazis signing their unconditional surrender.

Kate looked incredible in a white and black polka dot dress alongside her handsomely bearded husband who wore a sharp suit with his military medals gleaming on his chest.

Princess Catherine and Queen Camilla watched on as the king and his heir laid wreaths at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

Prince William barely left his wife’s side. Picture: AFP

The pair have a commanding presence about them. Picture:AFP

The King’s wreath bore a card which simply read: “We will never forget.”

Prince William’s wreath included a handwritten note: “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War, we will remember them.”

The service included a reading by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and an adorable cameo by great-great-grandson of Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Little Alexander Churchill, 10, both lead a prayer and lit a candle.

Great-great-grandson of Winston Churchill, Alexander Churchill, 10, lights the V-E Day 80th Candle of Peace during a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London. Picture: AP Photo

Following the service, the royals laid more flowers at the Innocent Victims’ Memorial by Westminster Abbey’s West Door.

The Abbey is very significant to the royals as it is where Kate and William were married and also where Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was held.

Originally published as Queen Elizabeth slipped unnoticed into VE Day crowds as a teen