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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 hopes of catching a ...

05 May 2025 at 12:06

The King’s message in full on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The King has said the debt owed to the wartime generation can never truly be repaid as he called for a global commitment to restoring peace on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Here is the King’s VE Day message in full: “It is now eighty years ...

08 May 2025 at 21:13

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

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 and flypast in central ...

05 May 2025 at 16:09

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 procession in the ...

05 May 2025 at 09:57

‘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 Churchill, 10, will take ...

08 May 2025 at 07:20

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 ...

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, ...

04 May 2025 at 21:06

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 ...

24 Apr 2025 at 19:03

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, aged 10, will ...

08 May 2025 at 00:01

Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day

The King heard calls for peace to return to Europe as he led the nation in commemorating servicemen and women whose efforts helped end the Second World War 80 years ago. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, ...

08 May 2025 at 17:21

In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Commemorations and thanksgiving services have been held across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day with church bells ...

08 May 2025 at 14:13

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