Thousands of people are expected to line streets across London today for the start of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Armed forces from the US, France and Germany will join a military procession in the capital while actor Timothy Spall will recite the words of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech
King Charles will lead the celebrations joining Sir Keir Starmer and Second World War veterans on a platform in front of Buckingham Palace.
It comes as the country marks the start of four days of commemorative events across the nation ahead of the anniversary on Thursday, May 8.
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