The story of how a war-weary nation came together for VE Day

The story of how a war-weary nation came together for VE Day

At the start of May 1945, the Second World War was all but over.

King stands in salute as thousands line streets for parade to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thousands line the streets in the capital as four days of UK-wide celebrations to mark 80 years since Sir Winston Churchill declared victory on the continent get under way.

Thousands line the streets for VE Day procession

Events are taking place over the next four day, with Monday seeing a procession and flypast over Buckingham Palace in the capital.

'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

Staffordshire veteran Mr Alan Kennett has led the procession to begin four days of commemorations to mark the end of the Second World War.