Commemorative events are taking place across the country to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe.

Buckingham Palace welcomes veterans after royal flypast as UK celebrates with tea parties - Four-day commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day got underway today

The words of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1945 victory speech, spoken by actor Timothy Spall, began the commemorations, which featured a display by the Red Arrows during a flypast by 23 current and historic military aircraft , appearances by senior royals and street parties across the UK.