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,

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.

Charles invoked the words of his grandfather in remembering his words to mark 80 years since King George announced the end of World War II.

Kate Middleton joined members of the House of Windsor for the Thanksgiving Service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday in London. The special commemorative service took place at Westminster Abbey, the site where Middleton and Prince William wed in April 2011.

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After attending the Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey earlier, the Prince and Princess of Wales honored the 80th anniversary of VE Day at a special concert

Britain's royal family joined politicians and veterans for a national service of remembrance at London's Westminster Abbey on Thursday (May 8) to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.