Under a bright spring sky, central London transformed into a living monument to history as thousands gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
From the stately corridors of Westminster to the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the capital echoed with the pride and poignancy of a nation remembering its triumph in 1945.
As Big Ben struck noon, acclaimed actor Timothy Spall delivered Winston Churchill’s iconic victory speech to a sea of onlookers, channelling the spirit of a day that changed the course of history.
The event marked the beginning of a four-day remembrance, coinciding with Britain’s early observance of VE Day ahead of Monday’s public holiday.
Over 1,300 British troops marched shoulder to shoulder with NATO allies and Ukrainian forces in a powerful display of unity.
Their path wound from the Palace of Westminster through The Mall, culminating at Buckingham Palace, where King Charles III offered a royal salute to those gathered.
Eighty years on, London stood still not in silence, but in celebration—and remembrance—of peace hard-won.