UK Marks 80th VE Day Anniversary with Military Tribute, Global Solidarity

The British Royal Family led nationwide commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honoring the end of World War II in Europe with a series of high-profile events in London. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children were joined by other senior royals and the Prime Minister to observe a grand military parade and a flypast of iconic Royal Air Force planes from Buckingham Palace. Over 1,300 members of the armed forces participated, and the celebration included symbolic acts such as the inclusion of the Ukrainian flag and the recitation of Winston Churchill's historic VE Day speech. The events paid tribute to both the sacrifices of veterans and the enduring message of peace, with special recognition given to veterans and their families. The commemorations come amid ongoing public interest in royal family dynamics, particularly following Prince Harry's recent public statements about his relationship with the family. Across the UK, street parties and local events echoed the central message that remembering the past is vital to preventing future conflict.