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Viewers in tears as Winston Churchill's 10-year-old relative steals show at VE Day service

Viewers have praised a 10-year-old relative of Sir Winston Churchill for a "very confident" reading at a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson...

Kensington Palace issues update on next Prince William and Princess Kate appearance

The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend a live celebratory concert from Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national VE Day commemorations this evening (8 May). The couple, who will not be...

Putin's Victory Day plans in disarray after 'shoot-out' in Moscow

A heated argument between members of a Russian military orchestra preparing to take part in celebrations for Victory Day ended in a lethal shoot out. The Kremlin is gearing up to celebrate the 80th...

'We met on VE Day - it was love at first sight'

'We met on VE Day - it was love at first sight'9 hours agoRita Harvey / Royal Star & GarterA 97-year-old woman who met her husband on a train on VE Day exactly 80 years ago has said it was "love...

The events still to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed3 hours agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on 8...

Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures

Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures2 hours agoPA MediaEvents are taking place across the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and...

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations 2 hours agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsDSNS UkraineRussia's unilateral, three-day ceasefire has proved to be a farce...

The one royal missing from VE Day service - as she hasn’t appeared in public for 12 years

King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior members of the Royal Family at a Service of Thanksgiving today to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. As well as Their Majesties, the...

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed5 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on...

Why is the VE Day silence two minutes long instead of one?

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a two-minute national silence will be observed across the UK at noon today. The silence marks a moment of reflection and gratitude for...

BBC presenter Sophie Raworth announces tragic death after secret VE Day heartache

Sophie Raworth's father, Richard, passed away just days before she led the BBC's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. The 56 year old newsreader concealed her personal grief as her beloved father...

VE Day memories: The mixed emotions of joy and loss among those who survived

On May 8 1945, Peter Marshall, a 20-year old Wireless Operator on Lancaster bombers was on a training sortie. As they headed back to base, he was twiddling the controls of his radio set and came...

Putin declares Ukraine ceasefire to mark 'Victory Day' after 27 million died

A short ceasefire has just begun in Ukraine, after Russia's President Putin declared a three-day end to hostilities to mark his country's involvement in putting an end to Nazi Germany.In Russia,...

India and Pakistan war to 'push world into global recession' as WW3 fears soar

A potential war between India and Pakistan could "push the world in to a global recession" in a matter of months, an expert has warned. On Tuesday, India fired a series of missile strikes on Kashmir,...

Eagle-eyed royal fans spot Duchess Sophie wore item owned by daughter Lady Louise

Duchess Sophie stepped out with other senior members of the Royal Family on Monday for the first of the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. The Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, joined her husband Prince...