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The King will lead the nation in paying tribute to 'the greatest generation' as four days of celebration to mark VE Day 80th anniversary begin. In keeping with British tradition, there'll be pomp, pageantry and plenty of street parties across the country to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The nation will fall silent as the clock strikes midday before Hollywood star Timothy Spall will recite extracts of Winston Churchill's rousing and inspirational VE Day Victory speech in 1945. Brits are also set to line tables in their streets in celebration of the greatest day in the country's long history and the sacrifice made by those in the years that came before. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of central London today, as a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces passes through the capital. The iconic Red Arrows are set to delight crowds with a stunning display, leading an RAF flypast at around 1.45pm. Today marks exactly 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe and pubs and bars have been allowed to stay open longer for the celebrations to continue into the night. Venues in England and Wales which usually close at 11pm will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours to celebrate. #veday #london #war

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