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set to take place all next week to celebrate the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/09\/02\/how-did-world-war-ii-end-and-why-do-europe-vs-us-have-different-dates-17285066\/\">end of World War II<\/a> in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>A military procession took place from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace yesterday on <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/bank-holiday\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">Bank Holiday<\/a> Monday, with the Royal Family taking to the balcony. <\/p>\n<p>It featured a display of pageantry by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, showcasing ceremonial traditions of the British Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<p>Winston Churchill’s famous Victory Day speech was also recited as Big Ben struck noon. <\/p>\n<p>The celebrations are honouring the moment Allied forces accepted <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/germany\/\">Germany<\/a>’s surrender on May 8, 1945.<\/p>\n<figure 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The flypast down the Mall after The VE Day 80th anniversary military procession. It marks the anniversary of Victory in Europe day which was the end of World War Two in the european arena. VE Day Flypast, The Mall, London., UK - 05 May 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Nine Red Arrows Hawk 11 aircraft with four Typhoons with red white and blue smoke (Picture: Guy Bell\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tThe key VE Day 2025 events\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Military procession in central London<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A troop march will be held on May 5 from <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/whitehall\/\">Whitehall <\/a>to <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/buckingham-palace\/\">Buckingham Palace<\/a>, via the Mall, ending with a red arrows fly past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poppy display at the Tower of London<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>30,000 ceramic poppies will be installed at the Tower of London, with the Queen opening the display on May 6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victory in Europe Day Anniversary Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Parliamentary Choir will hold a celebratory concert in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament on May 7, marking the moment the nation was first informed of Victory in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beacons lit across the UK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2,500 beacons will be set alight at key locations across the country, from Tower Bridge in London to Bridport in Dorset and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VE Day 2025 celebrations in the UK<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happened on Monday May 5?<\/h2>\n<p>VE Day celebrations began in Parliament Square, where Harry Potter icon Timothy Spall read out words from Winston Churchill’s famous victory speech.<\/p>\n<p>The 68-year-old actor, whose roles include Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Chicken Run, read extracts from the speech in which Churchill told Britons ‘This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole.’<\/p>\n<p>A poignant moment followed, when the Commonwealth War Graves Torch for Peace will be passed from a young person to a 100-year-old Second World War veteran.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLatest London news\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/20\/huge-fire-engulfs-two-flats-east-london-block-22940983\/\">Huge fire engulfs two flats in east London block<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/27\/fungus-infected-zombie-spiders-invaded-london-22801577\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/29\/heathrow-airport-face-disruption-easter-strikes-announced-22815826\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/20\/chinese-spies-bugging-londons-pubs-park-benches-security-sources-say-22940560\/\">Chinese spies are \u2018bugging London\u2019s pubs and park benches,\u2019 security sources say<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/01\/three-killed-car-crashes-bus-sparks-huge-inferno-22826874\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/01\/three-killed-car-crashes-bus-sparks-huge-inferno-22826874\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/08\/inside-plans-revamp-london-liverpool-street-station-22872616\/\">Inside the plans to revamp London Liverpool Street station<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro’s<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> London news hub<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The event culminated in the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows roaring overhead, leaving behind them red, white, and blue smoke.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"386\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_250094141-a264.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23032259\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: (L-R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 05, 2025 in London, England. The King and Queen, joined by Members of the Royal Family, will take part in events from May 5th to May 8th to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which signalled the end of the Second World War in Europe. (Photo by Samir Hussein\/WireImage)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The Royal Family took to the balcony yesterday to watch the flyover (Photo by Samir Hussein\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"425\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_247413683-45f3.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23003689\" alt=\"King Charles III and Queen Camilla after attending a service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, in which a new piece of music by Paul Mealor was performed to mark the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary. Picture date: Sunday April 13, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL King. 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PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date Wednesday November 5th 2014. Photo credit should read Chris Radburn\/PA\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The ceramic poppies spilling out from the Tower of London in 2014 (Picture: PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The moving display of 30,000 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, first installed to mark the centenary of the First World War in 2014, will return to the historic fortress.<\/p>\n<p>The Queen will view the poppies when they go on display, with a small part of the installation visible for free to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Historic landmarks across the country will also be lit up on the Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday May 7<\/h2>\n<p>A Victory in Europe Day Anniversary Concert will be held in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by the Parliament Choir.<\/p>\n<p>The performance will mark 80 years since a newsflash informed the nation that the next day would be VE Day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_249443095-1670.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23002003\" alt=\"People wearing protective face masks walk past Walthamstow residents having a street party in their front garden to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), the end of the Second World War in Europe in Walthamstow in East London on May 8, 2020. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN \/ AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN\/AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>While VE Day isn’t a bank holiday, people are encouraged to throw street parties during the day (Picture: AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday May 8<\/h2>\n<p>This is the actual VE Day. A service will take place at Westminster Abbey, which will serve as both \u2018an act of shared remembrance and a celebration of the end of the war\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>A two minutes silence will be held across the country, led by UK government buildings and departments.<\/p>\n<p>A private tea party will also be held for Second World War veterans and their families by the British Legion.<\/p>\n<p>There’s a good chance a street party will be taking place near you. Those with country parks, gardens, community halls and quiet roads are asked to unfold the chairs and tables and host a party. <\/p>\n<p>And expect a lot of bell ringing, too. Cathedrals have been asked to ring their bells at 6.30pm in a united call to ‘work for peace’, explained Revd Jo Kelly-Moore, chair of the Association of English Cathedrals.<\/p>\n<p>A concert will also take place at Horseguards Parade from 8pm to mark the end of commemorations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_243323878-500d.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22702013\" alt=\"(Centre left to right) King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, in London. Picture date: Monday March 10, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Commonwealth. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>A service will take place at Westminster Abbey (Picture: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More than 12,500 people will attend the event, including the King and Queen.<\/p>\n<p>Pubs will also be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours, allowing revellers to celebrate the end of celebrations at 1am on the Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Capping off May 8, 2,500 beacons will be set alight across the UK. <\/p>\n<p>The fires will be lit around 9pm at focal points at various points in the country, including at London’s Tower Bridge.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday August 15 to Sunday 11 May<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While there are no more official events being organised by the government, many local and community events are still scheduled for Friday and the weekend after VE Day.<\/p>\n<p>A 1940s style dance will be roaring away in Wouldham, Rochester, while The Royal Irish Regiment will be holding a lively concert in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on 10 May.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_244321883-b378.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22748519\" alt=\"LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Flags are made at the JW Plant Flag Company ahead of the VE Day 80th anniversary on March 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. JW Plant & Co. Ltd. was founded in 1908 and is one of the most respected and trusted flag manufacturers in the UK. For three generations, the skills and expertise needed to establish a manufacturer of quality have been passed down and developed within this successful family business. Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945. It marked the official surrender of all German military operations. A series of celebrations and commemorations are due to take place across the country to mark the anniversary. (Photo by Ian Forsyth\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Communities are planning lots of fun events to celebrate VE Day (Photo by Ian Forsyth\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the same day, the Veterans Memorial Garden in <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/glasgow\/\">Glasgow<\/a> wifollowed by a veterans parade. This will finish at the Lincoln Inn where there will be a buffet, music and raffle.<\/p>\n<p>In the Yorkshire village of Catton, there will be a vintage-themed day featuring Second World War memorabilia and vehicles. A similar event is also set to take place in Keelby village hall, in Lincolnshire.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find VE Day celebrations near me<\/h2>\n<p>There is a handy website available to find all the closest VE Day events near to you.<\/p>\n<p>The government has <a href=\"https:\/\/ve-vjday80.gov.uk\/events\/\">put together this web page<\/a> to list 780 activities happening throughout the week of festivities.<\/p>\n<p>There is even space to add your own event and get help on how to bring people together to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong><strong><strong>Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webnews@metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this, <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T6M8S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/05\/05\/13\/98043949-0-image-a-23_1746449794908.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-05-05T14:00:36+0100″,”description”:”Prince Louis is still enamoured by planes as he was spotted playing an imaginary piano in anticipation.”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/05\/05\/4983186848587466303\/480x270_MP4_4983186848587466303.mp4″,”height”:270,”width”:480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/what-ve-day-2025-celebrations-are-happening-across-the-uk-this-week\/\" class=\"readmore\">Continue reading<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-arrow-right\" xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use> <\/svg><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What VE Day 2025 celebrations are happening across the UK this week?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5101"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5101"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5108,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5101\/revisions\/5108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}