VE Day 2025 celebrations LIVE as street parties, military procession and flypast held to mark 80th anniversary - latest updates

A military procession, flypast and street parties are just some of the events taking place today as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Late on May 7, 1945, the BBC interrupted its scheduled radio programme with the announcement that war in Europe had ended. Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill declared the following day a public holiday - VE Day, to commemorate this momentous day.

Today is about paying tribute to the millions of people across the UK and The Commonwealth who served in the Second World War.

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King Charles will lead the nation in the first of four days of commemorative events to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Today's events will start with a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous victory speech by actor Timothy Spall.

Following this, a military procession including 1,300 people will pass through central London, and will be watched by the King, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The afternoon's events will also include a Red Arrows flypast at approximately 1:45pm, featuring 23 current and historic military aircraft. The King and Queen will also host a tea party at Buckingham Palace for around 50 veterans.

Meanwhile, across the nation street parties will take place as well as community events. Here in Greater Manchester events to mark the anniversary started over the bank holiday weekend and will continue into the week.

We will be bringing you the latest updates including coverage of the events in the capital and street parties in the live blog below...

While street parties and community events will happen acorss the UK today, incluidng a number across Greater Manchester,