The thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, which took effect on May 8,

VE Day celebrations came to a close across Dorset on Thursday with beacon lighting ceremonies across the county. It followed memorial services and a two-minute silence at midday to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.