Earlier, the King saluted a military procession as the Prince and Princess of Wales, and all three of their children, joined in the commemorations.

Buckingham Palace and Downing Street host tea parties after royals watch flypast - Britain has today begun its commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the continent, as well as those who served and perished during the conflict.