36 m. ago Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, voiced his concerns about the state of the continent during a service at Westminster Abbey.

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93 m. ago Trump ally and Mandelson laugh as Starmer references VE Day in US

Donald Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and Peter Mandelson laughed as Sir Keir Starmer celebrated a UK-US trade deal coinciding with Victory in Europe Day’s (VE Day) 80th anniversary on Thursday, 8 May.

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2 h. ago William and Kate praised for their personal VE Day note with 'no titles or pomp' after Meghan's HRH backlash

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been applauded by fans for the humble handwritten note they penned to honour war veterans at a VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today.

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2 h. ago Kate Middleton's emotional VE Day tribute as Kensington Palace issues new update

The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the King and Queen for a moving VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today, with Kate paying a touching tribute to those who died in the Second World War as she left the ceremony

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2 h. ago King Charles' 'sign of change' at VE Day service after Prince Harry onslaught

King Charles was joined by other members of the Royal Family at a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, just days after Prince Harry's outburst about his father 'refusing to talk'

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton just took style notes from Diana with elegant polka dot dress for VE Day celebrations

The Princess of Wales embodied elegance as she joined the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day 80th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving.

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton and King Charles send 'royal reminder' with subtle moves amid Harry drama

The Royal Family came together for a special service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey today to mark 80 years since VE Day - and one expert believes both the King and Princess of Wales sent a strong message

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3 h. ago In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

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4 h. ago Government announces £1.8 million investment in NHS care for veterans

The news comes as the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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4 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid praised by viewers for 'emotional' chat with WW2 veteran

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was left fighting back tears during an emotional interview with a World War II veteran to mark the 80th VE Day anniversary.

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4 h. ago Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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4 h. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress with nod to Princess Diana as she joins royals at VE Day service

Members of the royal family including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey today

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4 h. ago BBC's Sophie Raworth suffers heartache as family member dies days before hosting VE day coverage

BBC presenter Sophie Raworth - who has been fronting coverage of the 80th anniversary celebrations for VE Day this week - lost her father Richard Raworth at the age of 83 recently

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4 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals at Westminster Abbey service as national two minute silence held

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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4 h. ago Royals join veterans at VE Day service as national two minute silence held

Royals join veterans at VE Day service as national two minute silence held  standard.co.uk

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5 h. ago UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day  Reuters

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5 h. 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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5 h. 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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5 h. ago Royal Family lead VE Day tributes to wartime heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at Westminster Abbey service

King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the royals including Prince William and Kate in London today as they commemorated the sacrifices of Second World War veterans and their generation.

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5 h. 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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