An old VE Day Edition newspaper at Michelle Ham Priory in Upper Dicker, East Sussex UK. From red, white and blue flypasts to royalty with war heroes – the UK begins a four-day turmoil. Credit: Philip Bird LRPS CPAGB, Shutterstock
VE Day itself isn’t until Thursday (May 8), but I’m reading from today (May 5) to find out what to expect and what to expect from now on (May 5).
Today marks the beginning of a four-day commemoration celebrating the 80th anniversary of the day 1945, when Nazi Germany finally surrendered and Europe emerged from the horrors of war.
As the king, Queen Camilla, Prince and Princess Prince lead the event, Britain is bringing out in honor of those who served, sacrificed and placed everything on the line.
From Churchill’s immortal words to the red arrows across the sky, there are eight spine-splitting moments that set the tone, just as Britain remembers one of its biggest and most difficult victory.
1. May 5th: 12pm – Churchill’s voice resonates again – via Timothy Spole
Actors praised accurately Timothy Spole Step up to the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square and read the famous 1945 VE Day speech of wartime leaders.
SPALL – The person who played Churchill The King’s Speech – Make history come to life and open up four days of memories with the Prime Minister’s excitement. “We may allow ourselves a short period of joy…” This is special.
2. May 5: 12:10pm – The military procession leaves Parliament Square
Shortly after Spalle’s speech, 1,300 members of the military and veterans take them to the streets in a powerful military parade from Congress Square to Buckingham Palace.
The route passes through cenotaph, then through Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, ending at a mall where crowds are already gathered with thousands of people.
Princess Anne has already been found at Buckingham Palace and is waving to the wealthy, the first royal arrival of the day.
3. May 5th: 1.45pm – Eyes to the sky: Red arrows and warbirds soaring above the capital
At 1:45pm, Red Arrow is blown into central London, with a five-minute flypast exploding with the latest typhoon and 23 aircraft, including the World War II Lancaster bomber.
The sky above the mall, Buckingham Palace and Olympic Park changes to red, white and blue as the RAF draws the perfect tribute on the heads of royals, veterans and flag-waving audiences.
Check your watch – and look up!
4. May 5: Afternoon – Brewing of the brave British royal family
Following the parade and flypast, King Charles and Queen Camilla host a tea party for 50 war veterans within Buckingham Palace.
Tea cups, cakes, memories are shared, but most of all, there is a chance to honor those who fought to make us feel free to live.
message? The past cannot be forgotten, and none of the people who shaped it.
5. Tall at the memorial – dressed in a Union Jack
Under Whitehall, the Cenotav, first published in 1920, is covered with Union flags ahead of today’s procession.
It is a calm memory of the costs of war and lost lives, and a powerful focus all day long.
Meanwhile, the Tower of London is home to an art installation featuring 30,000 ceramic poppies.
6. Live Coverage brings VE Day 80 to homes nationwide
Can’t reach London? Don’t worry.
BBC One The entire event is broadcast through a special program.
“VE Day 80: The Nation Pays Praise,” hosted by Sophie Raworth, airs from 10:30am.
Expect pageant, emotion and history to come true with interviews from veterans and behind-the-scenes moments with the royal family.
7. Four days of memories, music and marching are still here.
Today may be a big opener, but the commemoration has been going on all over the country for a week.
Street party will be held May 8thlocal events are listed in government events Interactive mapand the UK town is pulling out all stops to mark milestones.
So, whether you’re baking a victory sponge in Spain or simply pausing a moment of contemplation, you still have time to join.
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