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.

Britain's King Charles and other senior royals are due to join veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

King Charles III and other senior members of the royal family kicked off four days of national celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe by attending a military parade in London.

Watch live as thousands gather in central London on Monday, 5 May, to witness the Red Arrows soar above the capital, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. VE Day, observed annually on 8 May,

King Charles will oversee the Victory in Europe (VE Day) events, which span four days, and include a flypast over Buckingham Palace featuring 23 current and historic military aircraft. The King and Queen will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales in watching a military procession through the capital on Monday.

A beacon will be lit in Cambridge later this week as part of a country-wide commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The ceremony will take place on Thursday on Castle Mound to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day,