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What do kids know about VE Day?
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British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...
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10 pieces of classical music to commemorate VE Day 80
This Thursday, 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe prevailing at the end of the Second World War. Here are some of the most powerful pieces of classical music to evoke nostalgia and ...
Knitted VE Day party appears in village
A knitted street party table display with veterans, children and food has appeared in a Warwickshire village to celebrate VE ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain VE Day Parade
The Red Arrows the Royal Airforce display team, fly over the Mall and Buckingham Palace during the V-E Day 80th anniversary ...
King Charles Leads Royal Family in VE Day Tribute Days After Prince Harry’s Explosive Claims
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton and more working royals to attend events ...
Bailiff urges people to join VE Day silence
Guernsey's Bailiff has urged people to observe a two-minute silence to mark Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on Thursday. VE ...
80 years on: VE Day and Europe's liberation
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the war in Europe, which claimed ...
Town criers to lead more than 300 regional VE Day celebrations
Principal town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day ...
VE Day was people 'dancing, singing and drinking'
As the nation prepares to celebrate VE Day, one woman shares her feelings of fear and joy as she remembers the day World War ...