King and Queen attend VE Day 80th anniversary service at Westminster Abbey
Sky News UK
Thursday 8 May 2025 13:23, UK
A two-minute silence was held at events across the country to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe.
The King and Queen have paid their respects to Britain’s war dead at a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
The royal couple were among 2,000 people – including 78 veterans – who attended the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.
The thanksgiving service, which included music and readings, paused at midday for a national two-minute silence in memory of those who died.