King Charles and members of the royal family to attend VE Day events

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King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family will attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the end of the Second World War in Europe.

On Monday, May 5, King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family will join the Prime Minister and veterans to watch a military procession and flypast. The King and Queen will also host a tea party for veterans and members of the war generation at Buckingham Palace.

On Tuesday, May 6, Queen Camilla will view a new display of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London.

On Thursday, May 8, King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family will attend a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. Later that day, the King and Queen will attend a live concert from Horse Guards Parade to conclude the commemorations.

Outside of the United Kingdom, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend the commemoration of the Liberation of Denmark on May 4. The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence will visit the Channel Islands to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey and Sark from Friday, May 9 to Saturday, May 10.

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