HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London for military procession to mark 80th anniversary

A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans

A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

King and Queen to host palace tea party to celebrate VE Day anniversary

Charles and Camilla will also watch a military procession and flypast with veterans and attend a celebratory concert.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Pubs allowed to stay open later to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the nation to unite in honour as the UK marks 80 years since VE Day

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Pubs in England and Wales allowed to stay open later for VE Day anniversary

Venues to remain open until 1am as PM urges UK to come together to mark 80th anniversary on 8 May

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

Prime Minister extends pub opening hours for VE Day

Pubs and bars that usually close at 11pm will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8 to celebrate.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Peggy Woolley to feature in Archers prequel for VE Day 80th anniversary

June Spencer, who played Peggy for more than 70 years, died last year aged 105.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

VE Day parade to go ahead after councillor suggested it would be ‘elitist’

Dacorum Borough Council cabinet member Caroline Smith-Wright had told a meeting on April 2 that there were no plans for a parade.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Award-winning actors to star in Second World War film released for VE Day

Olivier Award-winning actor Julian Glover will feature in The Next Morning, written by James Graham.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary

Attendees, aged between 96 and 100, gathered for a tea party at The Ritz to share memories of the historic day.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025