59 m. ago Kate pays subtle tribute to Princess Diana as she marks VE Day along William, Charles and Camilla at Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales looked radiant as she joined members of the Royal Family for a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey. London, today.

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61 m. ago VE Day live: UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe

Commemorations take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictAnother from the Guardian archive:St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading...

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75 m. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress for VE Day service with nod to Princess Diana

A huge turnout of royals, including the King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales, are at Westminster Abbey for a national service of thanksgiving marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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90 m. ago Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis miss VE Day service for important reason

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the royals at Westminster Abbey today for a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day - but their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were not with them

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1 hour ago Clash over town’s VE Day 80th anniversary display as some councillors brand decorations ‘dismal’

Bolton's Armed Forces champion, himself a veteran, has criticised the borough's Conservative group who described the display, which includes an elaborate poppy installation, as 'embarassing'

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2 h. ago BBC presenter hid secret heartbreak as she fronted VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

Despite the loss, the broadcaster continued to do her duty in presenting the BBC's VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

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2 h. ago Why Zoe Ball quit BBC Radio job as she makes special return for VE Day

BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball will be presenting a special programme in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day tonight after she previously quit the station

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2 h. ago This Morning fans distracted as Josie Gibson makes VE Day blunder minutes into episode

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, This Morning aired a special episode

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2 h. ago Good news! Pubs allowed to stay open longer today for VE Day

The country is set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday May 8 - and you’ll be able to raise a glass to mark the occasion

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3 h. ago VE Day live: ceremonies to take place across UK and Europe to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe

Commemorations to take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictAnother from the Guardian archive:St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading...

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3 h. ago VE Day latest: King to attend service as UK marks 80 year anniversary of allied victory in Europe

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

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3 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across Lanarkshire

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

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4 h. ago VE Day latest: UK marks 80 year anniversary of allied victory in Europe with country

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

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4 h. ago VE day UPDATES: Britain marks 80th anniversary of WW2's end in Europe

At 3pm eighty years ago on May 8, 1945, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill took to the airwaves to announce that Nazi Germany had unconditionally surrendered - and that the cruelty of World War II was finally at an end

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4 h. ago VE Day 2025 LIVE as 80th anniversary celebrations continue and pubs stay open late

VE Day is being held today (May 8) and there's memorials, concerts, parties and extended pub hours to mark the occasion

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5 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals to join PM and veterans at Westminster Abbey service

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace

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6 h. ago Relive VE Day as it happened 80 years ago when Britain threw epic party to celebrate Germany's surrender in WWII

LIVE UPDATES: Follow minute by minute details of Britain's VE Day celebrations on May 8, 1945 as the nation celebrated victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War.

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7 h. ago Britain marks VE Day as nation celebrates 80 years since the end of World War Two

Millions are expected to attend street parties and celebrations across the country as four days of celebrations come to an end as today marks the VE Day anniversary

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8 h. ago Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shiftSolemn ceremonies will be held at war memorials in towns and villages across France on Thursday as the country honours its dead and marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a public holiday this year, as it is every year.In Paris, the president, Emmanuel Macron, will lay a wreath at the foot of Charles de Gaulle’s statue, walk up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, rekindle the eternal flame at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, and inspect the troops. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago As we mark our nation's greatest victory, our constant refrain must be “never again”

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we must hear the voices of those who fought for our freedom.

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