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Westminster Abbey, Victory in Europe Day and royal family

Royals join veterans at Westminster Abbey to mark 80 years since end of World War Two in Europe

The King and Queen are among those attending the service in central London, as other events take place across the UK.

Associated Press News · 7h

UK royals arrive for V-E Day service at London’s Westminster Abbey

The British royal family visited London's Westminster Abbey on Thursday for a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

The Church Times · 2h

VE Day 80: ‘The brave and the true’ honoured in Westminster Abbey service of thanksgiving

As the Choir of Westminster Abbey sang For the Fallen by Douglas Guest, the King laid a wreath of poppies on behalf of the nation and the Commonwealth. Ken Hay, aged 99, who served in the 4th Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment, which fought in Normandy, gave Prince William a wreath of colourful flowers to lay on the grave.

King Charles, Victory in Europe Day

The Mirror · 50m

VE Day Live: BBC viewers spot emotional King Charles moments before historic speech

At 3pm eighty years ago on May 8, 1945, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill took to the airwaves to announce that Nazi Germany had unconditionally surrendered - and that the cruelty of World War II

People on MSN · 9h

Kate Middleton and Prince William Join King Charles and Queen Camilla for Special VE Day 80th Anniversary

Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla joined other royals at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. See photos of the event.

CNN on MSN · 8h

UK’s King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

2h

King Charles gives rousing speech at VE Day concert with tribute to WW2 fallen – as Wills & Kate watch from stands

PRINCESS Kate and Prince William have taken their seats to watch a poignant VE Day concert to remember those who tragically ...

10h

Two-minute silence held in Westminster Abbey

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GB News on MSN8h

Sarah Ferguson issues statement as she is not among Royal Family members at Westminster Abbey

Sarah Ferguson has shared a statement as she missed out on the VE Day Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey. The ...

7h

Kate Middleton Wears Princess Diana’s Earrings to VE Day Commemorations

Kate’s diamond and pearl earrings were gifted to Princess Diana by the firm Collingwood, royal jewelry expert The Court ...

7hon MSN

80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...

6hon MSN

D-Day veteran, 100, shares wartime memories at VE Day service

Peter Kent reflects on the horrors of Normandy as leaders and young people share tributes outside Westminster Abbey.

7h

Kate Middleton's emotional VE Day tribute as Kensington Palace issues new update

The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the King and Queen for a moving VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today, with Kate ...

7h

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service

A thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

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