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Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8th, 1945 marked the end of World War II in Europe after Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allied forces. This momentous occasion triggered widespread celebrations across Allied nations, symbolizing the end of nearly six years of conflict and the beginning of a new era. Read lots more details and see lots more pictures at "What You Need to Know About VE Day."

To see many more pictures, go to "VE Celebrations in Pictures." Revelry in Trafalgar Square, and other London landmarks. Revellers in front of Buckingham Palace chanting "We want the King" until the royal family came out on the balcony. Dancing in the streets. Celebrating in pubs.

There are to be many celebrations in the UK on May 8th. Read about some of them at "VE Day 2025:What Are the Four-Day Celebrations to Mark 80th Anniversary?" Street parties, military processions, concerts, a military flypast and 2,500 beacons across the country. And "VE Day 80 - Join the Party"

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In Lady Carnarvon's blog earlier this year she wrote about how Highclere coped with the war. Read it at "What is a Weekend?"