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Perfectly timed photo of Kate and children watching flypast up for award

Another shortlisted picture taken on the same day shows the King chatting with 101-year-old Second World War veteran Ruth Barnwell

The Independent UK

Photo of Kate and children watching VE Day flypast up for award

The picture is one of 21 chosen by a panel of judges from which people can vote for the photograph of the year at the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards.

Evening Standard

The night Princess Elizabeth slipped unnoticed into Britain’s VE Day celebrations

On VE Day, 1945, Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret famously mingled incognito with jubilant London crowds. This remarkable, humanizing moment saw the future Queen experiencing the nation's relief firsthand, unnoticed amidst the celebrations. The story's enduring appeal lies in this rare glimpse of royalty becoming part of history's fabric,…

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Starmer pays tribute to ‘courage and selflessness’ of armed forces on VE Day anniversary

Starmer said we will ‘never forget the immense sacrifices’ made by the Second World War veterans

The Independent UK

Majority of Gen Z adults don’t know what VE Day is

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The Independent UK

Two in three Gen Z adults don’t know what VE Day is, survey finds

The Royal British Veterans Enterprise said it shows “a gap in public understanding of military service past and present”

The Independent UK

VE Day overshadows VJ Day, veterans’ descendants say

VJ Day on August 15 marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies.

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French PM may scrap two public holidays to reduce country’s crippling debt

François Bayrou says Easter Monday and VE Day could become normal workdays as critics call plan ‘a direct attack on France’

The Guardian - UK

Military families ‘struggling’ with their homes during VE Day celebrations – MP

The Government ‘won’t take concrete action to fix’ military families’ homes, Lib Dem defence spokeswoman Helen Maguire claimed.

The Independent UK

11-Year-Old Prince George Impresses at VE Day Flypast

Prince George steals the show with Royal flypast facts

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Royal Fans Praise Prince George for Intervening to Alert Prince William During an Important Moment on VE Day

A viral video shows the young royal stepping up to help his dad.

Marie Claire

Carole Malone Issues Grave Warning to ‘Spoilt’ Youth Dismissing VE Day—‘One Day, You’ll Have No Choice’

Broadcaster Carole Malone has issued a stark warning to younger generations, claiming that many may be unprepared for the possibility of future conflict, as

The Fashion Central

Royal family hijacked VE Day anniversary, says republican protest organiser

Several hundred people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday for the demonstration, organised by anti-monarchy group Republic.

Evening Standard

King Charles Reveals the Night When Queen Elizabeth "Conga-ed" Into Buckingham Palace And "Sang 'Til 2 a.m"

The King admitted that he didn't "have the energy" his mother did years ago.

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Lace, boucle and a statement bow - Kate Middleton's ethereal outfit repeat has us ready to wear summer whites

The Princess of Wales re-wore a delicate Self-Portrait number as she attended a special concert to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Evening Standard

Mary Berry says first Victoria sponge she had was made by her mother on VE Day

The cook described the air raids she witnessed and the celebrations that took place on VE Day during the 80th anniversary concert.

Evening Standard

Actor Richard Armitage ‘choked up’ over VE Day concert reading

Famous faces performed a varied programme in Horse Guards Parade on Thursday evening.

Marie Claire

Kate Middleton Subtly Honors Holocaust Victims with Her Jewelry at VE Day Concert

The Princess of Wales nailed symbolic dressing, as usual.

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Evening Standard

King calls for global commitment to peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert

Charles delivered his address at Horse Guards Parade at 9pm – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

The Independent UK

We must rededicate ourselves to peace, says King in VE Day message

As fighting continues in Ukraine, Gaza, India and Pakistan, King hails role of togetherness in resisting tyranny

Evening Standard

The King’s message in full on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Charles delivered a speech during a concert on Horse Guards Parade, echoing his grandfather King George VI who spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

Marie Claire

Why Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Skipped VE Day Service With Their Parents

The Wales children stayed behind for a solid reason.

Evening Standard

Veterans don Union flag hats and dance to 1940s tunes at VE Day street party

The event at the Erskine home near Glasgow was reminiscent of the street parties held to celebrate VE Day 80 years ago.

Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie makes a case for buying multiples in fourth version of her favourite dress - and Kate Middleton's a fan too

She marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey

The Independent UK

King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

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