Veterans, royals and a packed Mall - the celebrations in pictures
Summary
A series of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day started with a big military parade in London. This parade was attended by veterans, three generations of the Royal Family, and public figures.Key Facts
- An event to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day was held in London.
- A military parade marched down the Mall from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace.
- King Charles, alongside other members of the Royal Family, was present to salute the procession.
- Public figures such as London's Mayor Sadiq Khan and Prime Minister Keir Starmer also attended.
- Actor Timothy Spall recited part of Winston Churchill's original VE Day broadcast near Churchill's statue in Parliament Square.
- Members of the public watched the procession along the Mall.
- Ukrainian soldiers were part of the march, bringing with them a Ukrainian flag.
- An exhibition of about 30,000 ceramic poppies called "The Tower Remembers" was displayed at the Tower of London. This was originally created by designer Tom Piper and first shown in 2014.
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