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VE Day commemorated in the south
VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - marks the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany in ...
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.
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...
King Charles leads Britain's VE day celebrations
Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William will lay wreaths in Westminster Abbey later on Thursday, the ...
Why is the VE Day silence two minutes long instead of one?
But why is it a two-minute silence when a one-minute silence is more commonly observed for many commemorations in other ...
King and Queen attend VE Day service at Westminster Abbey
The Royal family have arrived at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The King, Queen, and Prince ...
Street parties, tributes and memories for VE Day
Squadron Leader Paul Wise, of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), based at RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, piloted ...