VE Day Live: All plans revealed as leading roles given to King Charles and Timothy Spall

National commemorations and events for VE Day will begin on 5 May to mark the historic moment the Second World War ended in Europe. Throughout the week, there will be military processions, street parties, concerts, the Red Arrows flypast and a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day. This will be read by actor Timothy Spall who portrayed the wartime prime minister in the film The King's Speech.

This year, Victory in Europe (VE) Day marks the 80th anniversary of WWII ending on 8 May 1945, when Germany surrendered its military forces to the Allies. Four days of celebrations will be held across the UK, running from 5-8 of May. On Monday, a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces will march from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace. King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as the prime minister and other officials, will watch the parade, before hosting a tea party for veterans.

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