Royals lead VE Day tea parties as flypast marks 80 years since end of war After family balcony appearance, Prince George, 11, joins senior royals at event with veterans The Independent UK · 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
Prince Louis hilariously mimics older brother George during VE Day parade Young royal’s antics at Queen Victoria Memorial spark laughter and social media reaction The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Prince Louis is hilarious in his mimicking of Prince George at VE Day commemorations The Royal Family were out in force for the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and Prince Louis did not disappoint Woman & Home · May 5, 2025
UK marks VE Day 80th anniversary with large crowds and military pomp Royal family and war veterans watch 1,300-strong military procession in London while street parties held around UK The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025
Royal family leads VE Day commemorations from Buckingham Palace balcony The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on May 8 1945. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80 Leading the flypast was the Lancaster and crowds cheered when the Red Arrows concluded the display. 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. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
Royals wave as thousands gather to watch VE Day flypast over Buckingham Palace Veterans smiled and looked up as the Red Arrows flew over the palace. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate Follow the Same Fashion Philosophy During Surprise Appearance From Wales Kids The duo joined Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis in London to kick off VE Day celebrations. Marie Claire · May 5, 2025
Senior royals join thousands in London as VE Day commemorations begin The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in the royal box. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
George, Charlotte and Louis join royal family for VE Day commemorations VE Day was declared on May 8 1945. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
Visitors look the part in special dresses made for VE Day celebrations One woman’s Union flag dress and hairbow took two weeks to make. Evening Standard · May 5, 2025
Evening Standard · May 5, 2025 Thousands to line streets as four days of VE Day commemorations to begin The royal family are set to take part in the commemorations just days after the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell interview.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 How a war-weary nation came together for VE Day May 8 1945 was a day of celebration after nearly six years of war in Europe.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 VE Day: royals appear on palace balcony for 80th anniversary flypast – as it happened King, Queen Camilla and Prince and Princess of Wales watch commemorations in London with events also scheduled across the UK
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts The intimate correspondence of a Manchester Guardian journalist and his wife is now the basis for a theatre piece marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Evening Standard · May 4, 2025 VE Day veteran recalls bumping into his father during Normandy invasion Mr Kennett, from Lichfield, was 18 years old when he joined the RAF in 1942.
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.
Evening Standard · May 4, 2025 Nato allies to join military procession in London as VE Day events begin Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025 Starmer praises ‘selfless dedication’ of armed forces before VE Day anniversary PM writes of ‘debt that can never be fully repaid’ in letter marking 80 years since end of second world war in Europe
The Independent UK · May 4, 2025 Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day ‘This week, the country will show you just how thankful we all are’, the Prime Minister wrote in an open letter.
TechRadar · May 4, 2025 How to watch VE Day 80 online from anywhere – flypast, concert, TV channel, schedule The historic 80th anniversary commemorations bring poignant stories from the last World War II veterans in a powerful tribute to peace. Here's how to watch VE Day celebrations online wherever you are.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2025 King Charles hopes to move past Prince Harry interview for VE Day commemorations, says report King Charles is reportedly determined not to let Prince Harry and Prince Andrew overshadow the royal family