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,

BBC Radio Oxford's Bridgette Tetteh broadcasted her show live from an afternoon tea at the Corn Exchange in Witney Memorial services and celebrations were held across Oxfordshire on Thursday marking 80 years since VE Day.

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.