US Edition100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII
- On May 5, 2025, a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of V-E Day took place in London, starting at the Houses of Parliament and ending at Buckingham Palace.
- This event commemorated World War II's end as the number of surviving veterans, many nearing 100 years old, rapidly declines, making this likely their last large-scale observance.
- About 1,300 British and allied troops, including a small but applauded Ukrainian contingent, marched while Big Ben tolled noon and Timothy Spall recited Winston Churchill's 1945 victory speech.
- A 101-year-old RAF veteran who worked as a wartime code breaker accepted the nation's thanks, while a flyover by military aircraft, including a Lancaster bomber and the Red Arrows, concluded the event.
- The commemorations initiated four days of remembrance and celebration across the UK, highlighting the ongoing importance of honoring those who sacrificed during the war.
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100-Year-Old Veteran Kicks Off V-E Day Events as Britain Thanks Those Who Saved It During WWII
The parade didn't begin until Alan Kennett, who landed in northern France on D-Day, accepted the salute from Garrison Sgt. Major Andrew Stokes in front of an audience that included King Charles III.
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AP PHOTOS: Britain's V-E Day parade draws thousands celebrating 80th anniversary
London (AP) — Britain marked Monday the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, honoring the men and women who fought during World War II.
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Thousands gather near Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of V-E Day
Thousands of people have lined the roads around the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace as British and allied troops paraded past at the start of four days of pageantry to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe
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