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Public urged to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary with street parties

People are being urged to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day with street parties – as four days of concerts, services and processions were announced. Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day the ...

04 Mar 2025 at 22:30

Liberation Convoy to recreate wartime route from Norway to UK for VE Day events

A flotilla of “Shetland Bus” vessels used for secret operations during the Second World War will cross from Norway to Scotland to remember unsung heroes ahead of VE Day commemorations. The fishing boats and merchant ship were used to smuggle ...

24 Apr 2025 at 19:03

Second World War evacuee recalls how family separation ‘changed people’s lives’

A Second World War evacuee has recalled how mass evacuations from London during the Blitz separated children from their families and “changed people’s lives”. Doreen Simson, who was evacuated from her home in White City, west London, in ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:21

Nato allies to join military procession in London as VE Day events begin

Armed forces from Nato allies will join a procession in London to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, as Sir Keir Starmer said this week’s events are a reminder that victory was “not just for Britain”. Personnel from the US,...

05 May 2025 at 00:01

King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

The King and Queen are said to be looking forward to this week’s events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to remember the “selfless devotion, duty and service” of the wartime generation. Charles and Camilla will lead the ...

04 May 2025 at 18:53

Royal family hoping ‘nothing will distract’ from VE Day after Harry interview

The royal family is hoping “nothing will detract or distract” from the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations after the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell interview. The King and Queen are “looking forward” to the commemorations, taking ...

04 May 2025 at 21:06

Spectators camp overnight and arrive in early hours to see parade and royals

Spectators at the VE Day parade in central London camped overnight in the cold or arrived in the early hours to secure a good viewing spot, speaking of the importance of honouring Second World War veterans and sharing their ...

05 May 2025 at 12:06

Thousands to line streets as four days of VE Day commemorations to begin

Thousands of people will line the streets of London as four days of commemorations to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe are set to begin. Nato allies will join 1,300 members of the armed forces for a ...

05 May 2025 at 09:57

King follows in grandfather’s footsteps by not wearing medals at VE Day parade

King’s uniform reflects what his grandfather George VI wore on VE Day 1945

The King followed in his grandfather’s footsteps 80 years on as he chose not to adorn his uniform with medals at the VE Day parade. Charles wore the naval No.1 dress uniform to see Monday’s military procession ...

05 May 2025 at 16:09

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

The sacrifices of Second World War veterans and their generation will be commemorated during a national service of thanksgiving marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The King and Queen will be joined by the ...

08 May 2025 at 02:45

‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great-great-grandson

Sir Winston Churchill’s great-great-grandson has said it is “very important” for his generation to thank Second World War veterans and to “never forget” those who fought for freedom in Europe. Alexander ...

08 May 2025 at 07:20

White roses for veterans and candle lit by Churchill descendant at VE Day event

The great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill is to light a candle of peace at the moving thanksgiving service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Alexander Churchill, ...

08 May 2025 at 00:01

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