Overview

• A national two-minute silence will be observed at 12 noon on May 8, 2025, as part of the UK Government's official VE Day commemorations.
• More than 50,000 children have connected with WWII veterans through the VE Mail initiative, exchanging letters to preserve wartime memories for future generations.
• State events include a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace, an RAF flypast, and a live BBC broadcast from Horse Guards Parade.
• Community celebrations from May 5 to May 8 will feature street parties, beacon lightings, and local events, with millions of Britons expected to participate.
• The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is archiving letters exchanged through VE Mail, ensuring these personal stories endure as the veteran population declines.