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

Charles and Camilla will lead the nation at events to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Spitfire crashes into Kent field just hours before VE Day celebrations

The aircraft was spotted circling over West Hythe at around 7pm on Saturday evening before making an emergency crash landing

Evening Standard · 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

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

‘Fairly chilly’ bank holiday for VE Day events after record temperatures

The Met Office forecasts that temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

‘This is your victory’: Churchill’s VE Day radio address to be broadcast by Timothy Spall

Actor joins four days of national events including concerts, church services and a military procession in London

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

Armed forces parade overnight through London in VE Day dress rehearsal

Bands, soldiers and mounted units gathered from about 2.30am on Saturday to march the route they will take.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

Former Wren, 99, remembers VE Day celebrations 80 years on

Mabel Kidney, of Portsmouth, recalls her elderly mother’s relief after living through two world wars.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant

Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Ukrainian troops to join London procession to celebrate VE Day anniversary

The Ukrainian armed forces will join around 1,000 UK armed forces personnel, including soldiers on horseback and seven military bands.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025