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Why do we celebrate VE Day?

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said on VE Day we ‘come together to celebrate those who fought for our freedom’

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Events are taking place around the country to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

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

Second World War artefacts including a gas mask and an air raid warden’s helmet will be processed through Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Second World War papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

It is hoped that relatives of Ian Rodger can be traced so the papers can be passed on to them.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

‘Shetland Bus’ convoy greeted with floating salute as it arrives in Lerwick

The ships followed a route used for covert missions during the Second World War.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Queen visits powerful poppy display at Tower of London as part of VE Day commemorations

Queen pays her respects to the war dead at installation, The Tower Remembers, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

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Campaigners call for work to begin on memorial for South Asian soldiers

Colourful Heritage is raising money to build a tribute in the grounds of Kelvingrove art gallery and museum in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Putin builds life-sized Reichstag replica for Russia’s Victory Day re-enactment

Russia has built a life-sized replica of the Reichstag building for its Victory Day re-enactment of the country's capture by Soviet forces in the Second World War.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Prince George meets veterans in surprise appearance at VE Day tea party

The Prince of Wales has told of Prince George’s interest in learning about the Second World War, as veterans attended a Buckingham Palace tea party.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

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

Dame Sheila, who was evacuated as a child during the Second World War, is due to appear at the VE day concert on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary

Second World War airplanes and Red Arrows soared over Buckingham Palace to mark 80 years since end of WWII

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Keir Starmer serves tea and cakes at VE Day party in Downing Street

The Prime Minister, joined by his wife Lady Starmer, invited around 130 people including two Second World War veterans to the event.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

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

80 years after George VI marked VE Day without wearing medals, Charles has done the same

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

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

Charles led the country in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Young and old enjoy spring sunshine at VE Day party in east Belfast

The event in the city’s Woodstock Road came ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

In Pictures: VE Day greeted with pride and pageantry 80 years on

Joining the royal family and military personnel were some who served during the Second World War.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

‘I think it’s rubbish’: VE Day pilot pleads with veterans’ minister to double defence spending

104-year-old Second World War pilot Colin Bell criticised the government's proposed defence spending target, telling veterans minister Alistair Carns, “I think it’s rubbish.”

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Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

The night the late Queen did the hokey cokey secretly among VE Day crowds

Elizabeth and Margaret moved to Windsor Castle during the war, just as the Queen did during the coronavirus pandemic

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

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

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

From Royals to Red Arrows – What to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

Carney Vows To Transform Canada Economy To Withstand Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Friday to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

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