2 h. ago Mary Berry says first Victoria sponge she had was made by her mother on VE Day

The cook described the air raids she witnessed and the celebrations that took place on VE Day during the 80th anniversary concert.

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2 h. ago King Charles' message in full as he calls for global peace on 80th anniversary of VE day

The King took to the Union flag-coloured stage during a celebratory concert

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2 h. ago The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

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3 h. ago BBC viewers left confused just minutes into VE Day 80 concert

A special concert took place at Horse Guards Parade on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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3 h. ago Dad's Army reboot for very special reason as fans divided despite 'amazing' cast

As the VE Day celebrations continued on the 80th anniversary, fans watching on BBC were treated to a star-studded reboot of classic wartime sitcom, Dad's Army

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3 h. ago King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day  Reuters

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3 h. ago King calls for global commitment to peace as huge concert in London ends VE Day celebrations

King Charles echoes his grandfather’s historic VE Day speech as he marks 80th anniversary

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3 h. ago Myleene Klass exudes glamour in an elegant red gown as she joins dazzling Katherine Jenkins and Zoe Ball to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day across London

Myleene Klass exuded glamour in an elegant red gown as she led the stars celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

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4 h. ago King calls for global commitment to peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert

Charles delivered his address at Horse Guards Parade at 9pm – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

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4 h. ago King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

Charles says sacrifice of second world war heroes must not be in vainKing Charles called for a renewal of “global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy and to the prevention of conflict”, as the UK marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day.Westminster Abbey was the focal point for national commemorations with a service of thanksgiving weaving poignant reminders of wartime deprivation and loss with the hopes for the future that historic day had promised. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago King issues warning on importance of peace to world as huge concert in London ends VE Day celebrations

The King tonight issued a stark warning that Britain “shall have failed” if the sacrifices of the wartime generation do not lead to a “lasting peace” – as the nation marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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4 h. ago The King’s message in full on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Charles delivered a speech during a concert on Horse Guards Parade, echoing his grandfather King George VI who spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

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4 h. ago BBC viewers spot emotional King Charles moment minutes into VE Day 80 concert

VE Day 80 kicked off in style to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and BBC viewers were left overcome with emotion as King Charles took his seat next to a war veteran

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4 h. ago VE Day 80 concert viewers divided by unlikely performer as Zoe Ball leads tributes to veterans

The BBC VE Day 80 concert aired this evening, which marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special live concert that aired on BBC One

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6 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: How the M.E.N reported the end of war in Europe

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War - deadliest conflict in human history

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7 h. ago King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

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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7 h. ago In Pictures: Scotland remembers its wartime heroes to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Scotland fell silent to remember its wartime heroes with a series of events taking place around the country.

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9 h. 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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10 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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10 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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