VE Day Live: All plans revealed as leading roles given to King Charles and Timothy Spall

National commemorations and events for will begin on May 5 to mark the historic moment the ended in Europe. Throughout the week, there will be military processions, street parties, concerts, the Red Arrows flypast and a recitation of 's famous VE Day speech. This will be read by actor Timothy Spall who portrayed the wartime prime minister in the film The King's Speech.

This year, marks the 80th anniversary of WWII ending on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered its military forces to the Allies. Four days of celebrations will be held across the UK, running from 5 to 8 of May. On Monday, a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces will march from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace. , as well as the prime minister and other officials, will watch the parade, before hosting a tea party for veterans.

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