The King 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.
In a powerful address calling for a global commitment to restporing peace, His Majesty paid tribute to those who fought and died to free Europe from Nazi tyranny, calling on today’s generation to protect their “precious legacy” and ensure their struggle was not in vain.
