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The Latest Breaking News from VE Day

Pageant master hopes to start nationwide singalong to mark 80 years since VE Day

Bruno Peek has proposed the nation sings the hymn I Vow To Thee My Country.

Evening Standard

Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events

The anniversaries are in May and August this year.

The Independent UK

This Historic 2025 Royal Family Photo Op "Might Feel a Bit Like Overkill," Per Royal Author

Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire' that "people have an appetite to see the family, but it's a limited appetite."

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Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

Evening Standard

Is There An Extra Bank Holiday In 2025: Downing Street Says 'No' Despite Additional Days In Previous Years

Downing Street has denied rumours of an extra bank holiday in 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

International Business Times UK

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Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary

King’s pageant master is at odds with Royal British Legion and government over events for the big day

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Capitol Lens | Ukraine honors VE Day - Roll Call

Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova talks with 98-year-old Army veteran George Arnstein at the National World War II Memorial on Monday.

Roll Call

Watch: French president Emmanuel Macron commemorates VE Day in Paris

French president Emmanuel Macron this morning took part in ceremonies marking VE Day, celebrating the end of World War II in Europe (8 May).

The Independent UK

Scots family honour memory of WW2 hero grandad who was first soldier to land on Guernsey soil after liberation

To honour Sergeant-Major Robert Shaw's memory, his three children and four grandchildren have travelled from Scotland to attend the postponed VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations today.

Daily Record

Tyranny was defeated in 1945, and it must be today against Russia

VE Day reminds us of the tragically high costs of not resisting aggression and violations of international norms, writes Roberto Rabel

Newsroom.co.nz

When is VE Day 2022 and why we observe it in Europe

During lockdown in 2020, it was the 75th anniversary of VE Day

Liverpool Echo

When is VE Day 2024? The meaning behind the day and why we observe it

VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day

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