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King leads nation in tribute to the greatest generation

3 May, 20254 May, 2025

His Majesty The King will join Second World War veterans in London tomorrow for a military procession and fly past to mark VE Day 80.

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Two-minute national silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

1 May, 20251 May, 2025

UK Government buildings will observe a two-minute national silence at 12:00 on Thursday 8 May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

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Public invited to line Mall for VE Day 80 procession and fly past

25 April, 2025

Members of the public are able to watch the VE Day 80 military procession taking place on Monday 5 May.

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How to watch the 2025 Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

25 April, 2025

Guidance on watching and attending the VE Day 80 procession and flypast (5 May 2025)

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Open letter

24 April, 2025

10 surviving Second World War veterans have released an open letter to the nation, inviting people to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Monday 5th May.

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Victory inn Europe! Pubs to stay open later as part of VE 80 Celebrations

18 April, 202524 April, 2025

Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of VE day.

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Stars of stage and screen will perform for VE Day 80 anniversary

8 April, 2025

Julian Glover, Siân Phillips, and Joseph Mydell will appear in the National Theatre’s ‘The Next Morning’ to mark VE Day 80