King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary
- On May 5, 2025, King Charles III and prominent members of the royal family took part in a military parade in London to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
- The event follows the original 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany, with earlier surrenders in Italy and northwestern Europe, culminating in final acts signed in early May 1945.
- The parade included 1,300 military personnel from the UK and allied forces, featured a flypast of World War II–era aircraft, and was accompanied by public commemorations across UK cities.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed that VE Day provides an opportunity to once again honor the immeasurable contributions of those responsible for the victory, while thousands joined in applauding veterans and military personnel, including a group of 11 members from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- The commemorations recall the sacrifices made during the conflict and express a continued call to stand against tyranny, as reflected in wartime history and veteran testimonies.
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Brits celebrate 80 years of the end of the war - with pomp and thoughtfulness
Great Britain celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany for four days, with parades, street parties, light shows and concerts. However, many British people look with their memory at the crises of the present. By Franziska Hopfen.


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