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Here’s what to anticipate from Monday’s Victory in Europe commemoration occasions:

12pm – A brief ceremony will happen in Parliament Square, the place actor Timothy Spall will learn out Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech to open proceedings. The navy procession might be able to make its technique to Buckingham Palace.

12:10pm – The procession will depart from Parliament Square. It will journey alongside Whitehall and previous the Cenotaph, earlier than turning left onto The Mall and ending at Queen Victoria Memorial.

13:45pm – A Red Arrows flypast will happen, straight over The Mall and Buckingham Palace. Crowds might be allowed onto the Mall following the procession to permit them to observe the flypast from outdoors the palace.

Welcome to our reside protection of Victory in Europe Day, the place we’ll carry you the newest because the royal household leads commemorations for the eightieth anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

We’re anticipating grand navy parades, rousing speeches, and a Red Arrows flypast, watched on by King Charles and the senior royals.

Street events may even be dotted throughout Britain on the financial institution vacation Monday.

Stay tuned for all the perfect footage, movies and moments from tomorrow’s commemorations.