US EditionKing Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary
- On May 8, 2025, King Charles and senior members of the royal family led nationwide commemorations across the UK to honor eight decades since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
- The commemorations followed decades of VE Day observances and included this year's focus on remembrance following the Queen's death in 2022.
- Events featured a military procession with over 1,300 participants starting with 100-year-old Normandy veteran Alan Kennett, flypasts by the RAF and Red Arrows, and street parties nationwide.
- A tribute featuring nearly thirty thousand ceramic poppies was installed at the Tower of London to honor enduring sacrifice, accompanied by a national two-minute silence and a commemorative service with veterans at Westminster Abbey for solemn remembrance.
- The anniversary encouraged national unity and gratitude, with Prime Minister Starmer calling it "a moment to remember" and communities holding events including bell ringing and extended pub hours.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla relishing leading the nation at major events
King Charles and Queen Camilla relishing leading the nation at major events - A Buckingham Palace aide has issued a new statement ahead of next week's VE Day celebrations, expressing the Royal Family's eagerness to participate in the 80th anniversary events
King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary
Britain's King Charles and senior royals will join veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of "VE Day" - the end of fighting in Europe in World War Two.
Somerset Patriots plan Military Appreciation Day on May 18
The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will celebrate Military Appreciation Day on May 18 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. The pre-game ceremony will begin at noon before the 1:05 p.m. game against the Portland Sea Dogs.
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