Tomorrow we commemorate VE Day marking 75 years since the end of World War II.
Below are key moments you may wish to join in with on Friday 8th May:
11am National Remembrance Two Minute silence.
11.15am VE Day 75 Livestream. This is a 45minute live stream discussion bringing today’s generation together with those from WW2 to discuss shared experiences. You can tune in to this on the Legion’s Facebook Page
3pm a “Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2” at 3pm on 8 May, from the safety of their own home. Participants can stand up and raise a glass, saying: “To those who gave so much, we thank you.”
9pm Her Majesty The Queen will address the nation. The pre-recorded address will be broadcast on the BBC at 21:00 - the exact moment her father, King George VI, gave a radio address 75 years ago.
Her Majesty The Queen’s 9pm address to the nation will be followed by a national singalong of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’. The public will be encouraged to open their doors and join in with this national moment of celebration.
The BBC will broadcast two special programmes on BBC One to mark VE 75. As part of this, the Prime Minister will speak about the importance of VE day. Extracts from Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech will be read to recreate the moment peace in Europe was announced 75 years ago at 3pm. The programmes are on at 2.45-3.45pm and 8pm – 9.10pm.