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Will there be a silence held for VE Day today and what time will it be?
- At noon on May 8, 2025, the UK will observe a two-minute silence nationwide to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with central London hosting key events.
- The silence continues a tradition that began after World War I to honour those who sacrificed during wartime, including those from World War II.
- A thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey will feature veterans, the King, Queen, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, royal family members, and readings from wartime letters and speeches.
- The service will include the lighting of a peace candle by Alexander Churchill, a great-great-grandson of Winston Churchill, wreath-laying by King Charles and Prince William, and the ringing of ten abbey bells eighty times.
- This commemoration and associated events honor the sacrifices made on the front line and at home during World War II and emphasize national remembrance and gratitude.
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perspectivemedia.comWhite roses for veterans and candle lit by Churchill descendant at VE Day event
Second World War artefacts including a gas mask and an air raid warden’s helmet will be processed through Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary.
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