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Royal Mint releases new £2 coin to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day as a ‘thank you’ to those who served in Second World War This Friday May 8 commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day The Royal Mint had made a special £2 coin for those who served in the forces The coin features … Read more
As nice as Nice! Britain set to be as hot as south of France as nation marks 75th VE Day anniversary with temperatures hitting 70F on Friday’s bank holiday The mercury could reach 21C (70F) on Thursday and Friday in south-east England and north Wales The high pressure should begin to dominate Britain’s weather from … Read more
They are the last of the valiant who fought for our freedom. But yesterday it was their turn to salute a new generation of heroes. After weeks of being confined to their rooms in a home, a group of veterans can now celebrate VE Day together with their carers – thanks to Mail Force and … Read more
A definitive guide to how you can enjoy the celebrations on TV on Friday FRIDAY, MAY 8 The Nation Remembers BBC1, 11am Nationwide two-minute silence to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, paying tribute to heroes past and present. The Announcement Of Victory BBC1, 2.45pm Tribute to … Read more
The Queen will address the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on an extraordinary day of virtual commemorations. As part of the revised plans to mark the occasion during lockdown announced today, Her Majesty’s words will be broadcast on May 8 on BBC One at 9pm. That was the exact moment her … Read more
They were the words which helped a frightened nation to look beyond the torment and the pain towards a happier future. Certainly, if any one song could be said to define the spirit of wartime Britain, it was We’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn. Eight decades later, 24 million of us sat down on Sunday … Read more
Japanese state visit to the UK British pomp and pageantry is at its best during a state visit. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masakois are due to stay with the Queen at Windsor Castle in May, but the Foreign Office will advise the royal household whether the visit will go ahead. State visits are a … Read more
‘I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine again!’ Dolly Parton reveals she wants to recreate THAT racy 1978 photo shoot for her 75th birthday By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:47 GMT, 8 March 2020 | Updated: 14:06 GMT, 8 March 2020 Dolly Parton appeared on the cover of Playboy … Read more