VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation
Summary
A celebration was hosted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of World War Two in Europe. The event, attended by numerous World War Two veterans, along with the UK Royal Family and crowd of spectators, included a military parade and tea parties at Buckingham Palace and Number 10.Key Facts
- The event was honoring the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the day marking the end of World War Two in Europe.
- World War Two veterans, many in their late 90s, attended the event and shared stories from their past.
- The Royal Family including King Charles and Queen Camilla also attended the event.
- There were commemorative activities like a military parade and marching bands, which the veterans and Royal Family watched.
- Tea parties were held at Buckingham Palace and Number 10 where veterans could share their experiences first hand.
- Veterans and guests of honor were seated on a viewing platform at the top of the Mall.
- Among the attendees was Henry Ducker, aged 104, who joined the Royal Air Force as a flight mechanic when he was 19.
- The event drew large crowds who quietly paid their respects, with some also capturing the occasion on their phones.
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