When the news first broke. Despite VE Day being held on May 8, the announcement of the end of the Second World War was made on the evening of May 7, prompting many to begin celebrations immediately.

Military bands and units have paraded through central London overnight in a dress rehearsal for next week's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. The rehearsal saw bands, soldiers and mounted ...

Traces of Belsen, Wiener Holocaust Library, free, 10 April-10 July 2025.. VE Day flypast in London. Four days of official VE Day 80 events take place 5-8 May, including: The Cenotaph on Whitehall ...

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the continent, as well as those who served and ...

RAF band start countdown to VE Day 80. More than 1,300 Armed Forces personnel are set to be involved in a military procession through London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Thursday 8 May will mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. It's known as VE Day and celebrations have been happening across the UK to commemorate the anniversary.. Ricky was in ...

King Charles takes the salute from the military procession for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, at Buckingham Palace in central London. Picture date: Monday May 5, 2025.

Military bands and units have paraded through central London overnight in a dress rehearsal for next week's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations.. The rehearsal saw bands, soldiers and mounted ...

People who lived through VE (Victory in Europe) Day have been in touch with BBC London to share their memories of 8 May 1945. "London was just one big party," said Audrey Lamontagne-Defriez.

Despite VE Day being held on May 8, the announcement of the end of the Second World War was made on the evening of May 7, prompting many to begin celebrations immediately.

People who lived through VE (Victory in Europe) Day have been in touch with BBC London to share their memories of 8 May 1945. "London was just one big party," said Audrey Lamontagne-Defriez.

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the continent, as well as those who served and ...