Thousands of people filled the streets of London to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. With a grand military procession, powerful flypast by the Red Arrows, and appearances by the Royal Family, the event was a tribute to the heroes of World War II. The Prince and Princess...
The prime minister has hosted a tea party at Downing Street to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria met World War II veterans after stepping out of Number 10 holding a tray of cakes. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
HMS Belfast has conducted a gun salute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The now-retired war vessel was hosting a private event to mark the occasion as its 6 inch, 4 inch and anti-aircraft guns fired in a pyrotechnic re-enactment. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
London began four days of pageantry on Monday, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. British, NATO and Ukrainian troops marched together, where King Charles took the salute.
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Monday, 5 May 2025 ()
After a procession and flypast over the Palace, the King and Queen sit down for tea with veterans.
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