Flypast a symbol of how freedom was won 80 years ago and is being maintained today
The RAF flypast will follow a route from holding patterns across southeast England before converging in formation over central London
VE Day 80
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VE Day 80 King takes salute as VE Day 80 commemorations begin with military parade
Four days of national events have begun in London with a parade attended by serving personnel, veterans and the UK's allies
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VE Day 80 Ukrainian chaplain: It is a big honour to participate in the VE Day 80 parade
Captain Andriy Khomyshin says it was a chance to represent the Ukrainian military after the Russian invasion three years ago
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VE Day 80 Anything's possible when allies work together, says Garrison Sergeant Major
The responsibility for organising military ceremonies in the capital falls to WO1 Vern Stokes, the GSM of London District
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VE Day 80 Preparations, pride and personal connections for Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
With their morning ride over, horses and riders are fitted out in their full state kill, which requires an incredible amount of work
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VE Day 80 On behalf of a proud and grateful nation: thank you for your service, says Starmer
The Prime Minister thanks veterans and serving personnel for ending the tyranny of Nazi Germany and maintaining the freedoms we have today
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VE Day 80 Brigade Major offers advice to forces personnel on VE Day 80 parade: enjoy yourselves
Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Foinette of the Household Division says only a few details now need to be nailed down before the big day
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VE Day 80 Pre-dawn VE Day 80 rehearsal puts Armed Forces personnel in the spotlight
Hundreds of personnel from all three services along with representatives from the Commonwealth marched through London before the sun came up
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VE Day 80 Ukrainian soldiers on Interflex to take their place in VE Day 80 parade in London
The Defence Secretary says it's fitting that Ukrainian forces currently fighting on the frontline of freedom are represented at the event
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VE Day 80 Forces put best foot forward as personnel prepare at Pirbright for VE Day 80 parade
Around 1,000 military personnel from across all three services have been taking part in final rehearsals at Army Training Centre Pirbright
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VE Day 80 Winston Churchill's VE Day speech in full
Churchill's stirring words to cheering crowds in Whitehall.
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VE Day 80 Queen felt VE Day 1945 was 'one of the most memorable nights' of her life
The Queen, accompanied by her sister and a group of Guards officers, said they were "swept along on a tide of happiness and relief".
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Opinion Why VE Day 80 is far more than just another date in the commemorative calendar
We must change the way we commemorate the past so it remains relevant, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's boss has said
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Army Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment passes make-or-break annual inspection
The Major General's Inspection takes place each spring in Hyde Park, assessing whether the regiment is fit to take on its ceremonial duties
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VE Day 80 A splendid occasion: Veterans describe how it felt to celebrate VE Day in 1945
From street parties to dancing, veterans recall their joy after learning Nazi Germany had surrendered and the fighting in Europe was over.
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VE Day 80 VE Day 80: Procession to follow historic London route to mark end of war in Europe
The Armed Forces are marking 80 years since the end of the war in Europe with a large-scale ceremonial event in the capital