US EditionKing Charles echoes his grandfather's historic VE Day speech as he marks 80th anniversary
- On May 8, 2025, King Charles III gave a speech at Horse Guards Parade in London to commemorate eight decades since Victory in Europe Day.
- The anniversary commemorates the end of World War II in Europe, and King Charles echoed his grandfather King George VI's 1945 speech to honor those who fought and died.
- The King paid tribute to veterans, recalling his encounters with survivors, and highlighted ongoing global conflicts including the war in Ukraine and tensions in Gaza and South Asia.
- King Charles warned, "We shall have failed if the victory does not lead to a lasting peace," urging renewed global commitments to justice, diplomacy, and preventing future wars.
- The commemorations included a national silence, thanksgiving services, and a concert with the royal family present, underscoring the duty to remember sacrifices and protect their legacy.
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King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
Britain's King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Following a sombre thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey, Charles and…
King Charles Shares Family Memories in Speech Amid Prince Harry Rift
Amid talked-about tensions with son Prince Harry, King Charles III referenced family during an emotional speech when celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. “It is now eighty years since my grandfather, King George VI, announced to the nation and the Commonwealth that ‘the dreadful shadow of war has passed from our hearths and our homes.’ The liberation of Europe was secured,” Charles, 76, said during at the Horse Guards Parade in London on …
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