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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...

'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...

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...

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...

Honouring veterans isn't just about parades – we must stand up for our heroes

Today, Britain marks 80 years since VE Day – a moment to remember our greatest generation who gave everything to defeat Nazi tyranny. As the country falls silent, I’ll be thinking of my grandad,...

Keir Starmer to warn of parallels with the Second World War in major defence speech

Sir Keir Starmer will warn of modern parallels with the Second World War, as he urges the UK to seize the "dividend" from his plans to raise defence spending.The Prime Minister is also expected to...

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...

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds1 hour agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia editorBBCEighty miles from Moscow, a park echoes to the sound of explosions and gunfire.As plumes of...

Prince George's sweet nickname for dad William revealed in adorable moment

Prince George affectionately referred to his father, Prince William, with a charming nickname during the VE Day commemorations this past weekend. The nation recently marked the 80th anniversary of...

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation5 hours agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReporting fromBuckingham PalacePA MediaThis VE Day 80 parade was a celebration that paid its respects,...

Unions Jacks fly at VE Day parade as Brits declare 'you shouldn't be embarrassed'

It was the moment we had all been waiting for — thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue. A grey...

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast and have tea with veterans for VE Day anniversary

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary3 hours agoRuth Comerford & André Rhoden-PaulBBC NewsFour generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace's balcony to...

Prince Louis tells Princess Kate what he really thinks of flypast with four-word comment

Prince Louis could barely contain his excitement as he watched a stunning flypast on the Buckingham Palace balcony this afternoon.Louis, along with his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte,...