All VE Day Events
VE Day 70: The Cenotaph
Friday 8th May – Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One 14.45
70 years ago on 8th May Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced the war had finally ended in Europe and Victory in Europe was declared. To mark the anniversary of VE day, a Service of Remembrance will take place at the Cenotaph in London, observing a National two minute silence at 3pm
VE Day 70: The Nation Remembers
Sunday 10th May – Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One 10.00
Kirsty Young introduces full, uninterrupted live coverage of the final day of the 70th anniversary commemorations to mark VE Day from the glorious surroundings of St James’s Park, London. Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family, will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to commemorate this historic occasion. Following the Service all eyes will be turned to Parliament Square and Whitehall for a parade of veterans and all those involved in the war effort both at home and abroad. Proceedings will be concluded with a fly-past featuring the magnificent Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Red Arrows from the Royal Air Force. Commentary is provided by Sian Williams in Westminster Abbey and Eddie Butler for the Parade. Anita Rani and Dan Snow will be capturing all the stories and reactions on this day of national celebration.
