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VE Day LIVE as it happened in 1945 when Brits celebrated end of WW2 in Europe
As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, follow our unique live blog to relive the key events and images from the ...
VE Day film descendants gather to watch ancestors
Relatives of people captured on high-quality cine film during VE Day street celebrations in May 1945 have gathered to watch ...
British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...
The secret meaning behind Princess Kate's £5,000 brooch at VE Day
Princess Kate wore an RAF wings brooch on Victory in Europe Day - honouring her grandfather's wartime service.
Bailiff urges people to join VE Day silence
Guernsey's Bailiff has urged people to observe a two-minute silence to mark Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on Thursday. VE ...
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10 pieces of classical music to commemorate VE Day 80
This Thursday, 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe prevailing at the end of the Second World War. Here are some of the most powerful pieces of classical music to evoke nostalgia and ...
King Charles Leads Royal Family in VE Day Tribute Days After Prince Harry’s Explosive Claims
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton and more working royals to attend events ...
Knitted VE Day party appears in village
A knitted street party table display with veterans, children and food has appeared in a Warwickshire village to celebrate VE ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain VE Day Parade
The Red Arrows the Royal Airforce display team, fly over the Mall and Buckingham Palace during the V-E Day 80th anniversary ...