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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 ringing out and people gathering to revel in ...

08 May 2025 at 14:13

More than 50,000 children contact veterans through VE Mail

More than 50,000 children have connected with a Second World War veteran by mail ahead of VE Day. Together Coalition, which organises the VE Mail programme, said 1,300 schools and youth organisations had requested a letter from a veteran setting ...

01 May 2025 at 00:01

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Actress Sheila Hancock says we should thank veterans by making ‘a better world’

Actress Dame Sheila Hancock has said we must thank veterans by “making sure that we make a better world” ahead of the Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80 concert. The 92-year-old English actress who starred in EastEnders and sitcoms including The Rag ...

05 May 2025 at 21:16

Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

The sacrifices of the Second World War will be remembered this week as the King and Queen lead the nation in events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The words of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech, spoken by ...

04 May 2025 at 00:01

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

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

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 ...

05 May 2025 at 00:01

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

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 ...

05 May 2025 at 09:57

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 ...

05 May 2025 at 12:06

Former UK military chief encourages doubling of defence spending

Britain should double its defence spending to respond to global threats, a former UK defence chief has suggested. Lord Stirrup, who served as head of the Armed Forces between 2006 and 2010, said the “umbrella of ...

09 May 2025 at 14:02

Political leaders eye ‘buzz’ and ‘big opportunity’ in new year messages

Political leaders have eyed a “buzz” and a “big opportunity” for their parties in 2025, as Sir Keir Starmer pledged this year will be one for “rediscovering the great nation that we are”. The Prime Minister ...

01 Jan 2025 at 00:01

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