Overview

• A 1,300-member Armed Forces procession from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace will kick off the commemorations, with veterans and the Royal Family in attendance.
• The flypast will showcase historic and modern military aircraft, including the Red Arrows, Typhoon jets, and WWII-era planes, concluding with a smoke display over Buckingham Palace.
• King Charles and Queen Camilla will host a tea party at Buckingham Palace for 50 WWII veterans and their families, with recycled bunting evoking wartime decor.
• Nationwide events include street parties, a ceramic poppy display at the Tower of London, and a Westminster Abbey service on May 8 marking 80 years since the war's end in Europe.
• The celebrations will culminate with a televised concert at Horse Guards Parade, featuring WWII-era music, veterans' stories, and performances honoring their legacy.