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Royal family leads VE Day commemorations from Buckingham Palace balcony

The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on May 8 1945.

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The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80

Leading the flypast was the Lancaster and crowds cheered when the Red Arrows concluded the display.

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In Pictures: VE Day greeted with pride and pageantry 80 years on

Joining the royal family and military personnel were some who served during the Second World War.

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Royals wave as thousands gather to watch VE Day flypast over Buckingham Palace

Veterans smiled and looked up as the Red Arrows flew over the palace.

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Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate Follow the Same Fashion Philosophy During Surprise Appearance From Wales Kids

The duo joined Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis in London to kick off VE Day celebrations.

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Senior royals join thousands in London as VE Day commemorations begin

The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in the royal box.

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George, Charlotte and Louis join royal family for VE Day commemorations

VE Day was declared on May 8 1945.

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Visitors look the part in special dresses made for VE Day celebrations

One woman’s Union flag dress and hairbow took two weeks to make.

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Thousands to line streets as four days of VE Day commemorations to begin

The royal family are set to take part in the commemorations just days after the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell interview.

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How a war-weary nation came together for VE Day

May 8 1945 was a day of celebration after nearly six years of war in Europe.

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VE Day: royals appear on palace balcony for 80th anniversary flypast – as it happened

King, Queen Camilla and Prince and Princess of Wales watch commemorations in London with events also scheduled across the UK

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Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts

The intimate correspondence of a Manchester Guardian journalist and his wife is now the basis for a theatre piece marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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Nato allies to join military procession in London as VE Day events begin

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

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Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

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VE Day veteran recalls bumping into his father during Normandy invasion

Mr Kennett, from Lichfield, was 18 years old when he joined the RAF in 1942.

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Starmer praises ‘selfless dedication’ of armed forces before VE Day anniversary

PM writes of ‘debt that can never be fully repaid’ in letter marking 80 years since end of second world war in Europe

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Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day

‘This week, the country will show you just how thankful we all are’, the Prime Minister wrote in an open letter.

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How to watch VE Day 80 online from anywhere – flypast, concert, TV channel, schedule

The historic 80th anniversary commemorations bring poignant stories from the last World War II veterans in a powerful tribute to peace. Here's how to watch VE Day celebrations online wherever you are.

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King Charles hopes to move past Prince Harry interview for VE Day commemorations, says report

King Charles is reportedly determined not to let Prince Harry and Prince Andrew overshadow the royal family

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King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

Charles and Camilla will lead the nation at events to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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Spitfire crashes into Kent field just hours before VE Day celebrations

The aircraft was spotted circling over West Hythe at around 7pm on Saturday evening before making an emergency crash landing

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The night the late Queen did the hokey cokey secretly among VE Day crowds

Elizabeth and Margaret moved to Windsor Castle during the war, just as the Queen did during the coronavirus pandemic

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From Royals to Red Arrows – What to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May

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Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

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We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

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