As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, we reflect on the enduring significance of Allied unity, military preparedness, and the preservation of history.

The crowds responded, "No, it's yours," according to the museum. Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union ...

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A 101-year-old veteran, who has never publicly talked about her wartime experience, wants the VE Day 80th anniversary events to be a chance to reflect on the "unnecessary" conflicts we see today ...

Prince William, Princess Kate Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, arrived at VE Day anniversary events in London on Monday, May 5, just days ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales looked to be in high spirits as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla - as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - at a deeply moving concert ...

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that VE Day - and the Allied victory - marks “one of our finest hours” as a country. He said: “Today we come together to celebrate those who fought ...

which made me thoughtful." We talk about the VE Day 80th anniversary and Colin recalls being at an airbase in North Bay Canada when the news broke, early in the morning. "I was woken by all this ...

VE Day’s 80th anniversary will be one of the last major celebrations with living veterans attending events, as most are now in their 90s or older. British veterans were among the congregation at ...

Sir Keir Starmer broke royal protocol during a VE Day service by touching Queen Camilla. Footage shows Camilla searching for a water bottle while sitting next to King Charles at a military parade ...