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Information on how to cope with the anniversary of a terrorist attack.
2025 marks the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May and VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on 15 August.
Order a commemorative certificate for special wedding anniversaries by post.
Four day celebrations will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May
His Majesty The King will join Second World War veterans in London tomorrow for a military procession and fly past to mark VE Day 80
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An open letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to veterans ahead of VE Day celebrations.
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