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Europe, VE Day

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

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.

BBC on MSN · 7h

VE Day celebrations like 'nothing I'd ever seen'

"It was like nothing I'd ever seen," 102-year-old RAF veteran Kenneth Johnson said of the VE Day celebrations in 1945. He is one of thousands across the north-east of England and Cumbria commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?

Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

King leads nation at service to mark VE Day

BBC · 7h

'We will never forget,' King says in handwritten note at VE Day service

Senior royals joined veterans at the service in Westminster Abbey, as events across the UK mark the 80th anniversary.

Dailymotion on MSN · 12h

King and Queen hold two-minute silence for VE Day

The King and Queen have joined other royal family members, veterans and current and former politicians in holding a two-minute silence in Westminster Abbey to mark VE Day. The silence came ahead of a thanksgiving service to commemorate the 1945 Allied victory in Europe.

PA Media on MSN · 13h

King leads the nation at service to mark VE Day

The King has led the nation in honouring the sacrifices of those who brought peace to Europe 80 years ago, as a service marking VE Day began. Charles left a floral tribute at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior,

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

CNN on MSN · 11h

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.

BBC · 9h

City gathers to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

People across Hereford have been gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Events have taken place from St Peter's Square to the city centre to commemorate 8 May 1945, the day that marked.

Yahoo · 7h

Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end

Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil.

VE Day 80 comes to close as beacons lit

VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - marks the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany in ...

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Queen Elizabeth's Memories of VE Day Resurfaced for 80th Anniversary — Including Leaving the Palace Incognito

As the British royal family gathered in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, their social media pages resurfaced ...

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King Charles’ furious outburst at aide in VE Day parade revealed by lipreader

King Charles appeared to lose his temper at a service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, according to a lip ...

BBC viewers spot emotional King Charles moment minutes into VE Day 80 concert

VE Day 80 kicked off in style to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and BBC viewers were left overcome with ...

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Kate Middleton's Striking Look Sends a Message at Royal Concert on VE Day Anniversary

Kate Middleton and Prince William joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at a VE Day concert, marking their second appearance ...

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PHOTO COLLECTION: France VE Day

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

BBC viewers left confused just minutes into VE Day 80 concert

BBC viewers were all saying the same thing as they found themselves distracted just minutes into the VE Day 80 concert on ...

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VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe

May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.

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'I'm the only one left': 103-year-old veteran among those at Taber's VE-Day ceremony

He’s the only one left, but a southern Alberta community came together to show him love and respect. Burns Wood, a veteran of ...

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King leads nation at service to mark VE Day

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

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